Untitled [close-up view of reclining nude] [verso] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn's "Untitled [close-up view of reclining nude] [verso]" is a 1955-1967 drawing in ink on paper, showcasing his exploration of figuration and abstraction. Diebenkorn uses bold, gestural lines and a minimal color palette to depict a reclining nude, simplifying the form into a dynamic interplay of lines and shapes. This drawing demonstrates Diebenkorn's move towards a more abstract approach, influenced by his study of Abstract Expressionism and the Bay Area Figurative Movement. The drawing's dynamic energy and simplified forms evoke the human form, inviting viewers to engage with its abstract beauty.