Untitled [back view of seated female nude with leg crossed] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn's "Untitled [back view of seated female nude with leg crossed]" (1955-1967) is a simple yet expressive charcoal drawing. The piece depicts a female nude from behind, seated with her leg crossed, her form rendered with loose, gestural lines. Diebenkorn's masterful use of negative space creates a sense of volume and depth, emphasizing the figure's posture and presence. The minimalist style of the drawing showcases his ability to convey the essence of the human form with few strokes, placing it within the tradition of figurative art.