Untitled [nude leaning back and resting her elbows on a chair arm] 1955 - 1967

This charcoal drawing by Richard Diebenkorn, titled "Untitled [nude leaning back and resting her elbows on a chair arm]", depicts a nude woman reclining in a chair. Executed between 1955 and 1967, this piece showcases Diebenkorn's signature gestural style. The artist's expressive, loose lines, and the fragmented, almost abstract quality of the figure, evoke a sense of spontaneity and movement. The drawing's composition and the use of light and shadow further contribute to a dynamic and captivating image. Diebenkorn is known for his exploration of figuration and abstraction in his work, and this piece reflects his ongoing dialogue between these two artistic concepts.