Untitled [female nude reclining with a door in the background] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn's "Untitled [female nude reclining with a door in the background]" (1955-1967) is a charcoal drawing that showcases his distinctive style, known as "Ocean Park". The artist's exploration of the human figure and its relationship to the interior space is evident. The figure is drawn with a sense of spontaneity, with loose, gestural lines that emphasize the form's movement and flow. The use of charcoal creates a sense of depth and texture, while the simple background highlights the figure's presence. This drawing exemplifies Diebenkorn's early works, which often featured nude subjects in a more figurative style before he developed his signature abstract landscapes of the later years.