Untitled [seated female nude turned sideways in chair] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn created this untitled drawing of a seated nude, with graphite on paper. The composition is defined by simple, flowing lines that capture the model’s form and posture. The lines, though delicate, create a sense of volume and presence, set against the negative space of the paper. Diebenkorn’s approach invites us to consider the act of seeing and representing. The simplicity of the line work prompts a focus on the essential structure of the figure. This drawing destabilizes conventional representation by reducing the figure to its most fundamental elements. The use of line directs the viewer's gaze. The figure's pose and the chair's angles create an interplay of diagonals and verticals, structuring the composition. The drawing's power lies in its ability to convey form and space. The seemingly effortless lines are part of a larger investigation into how we perceive and interpret the human form.