Untitled [seated woman extending right arm] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn created this untitled sketch of a seated woman with graphite on paper. The drawing presents a study in line and form, capturing a moment of introspective repose. Diebenkorn's use of line is particularly striking. The contour lines flow loosely, creating a sense of volume and space. The composition is anchored by the figure’s downward gaze, which guides the viewer’s eye across the extended arm. The linearity contrasts with the subtle shading that defines the woman’s form, adding depth to the figure. This work reveals Diebenkorn’s exploration of representation through the structural language of drawing. The open lines suggest an unfinished quality, allowing the viewer to engage with the process of image-making. It's in these structural qualities that the work finds its unique voice, inviting us to consider how the simplest of means can convey profound emotional and visual complexity.