Untitled [female nude in stockings on a patterned support] 1955 - 1967

Richard Diebenkorn created this untitled drawing of a female nude using charcoal on paper. Diebenkorn's work often presents an intimate look into domestic spaces and the figures that inhabit them, influenced by his own experiences and the social contexts of post-war America. This drawing complicates traditional representations of the nude by focusing on the figure's casual pose and everyday attire. The stockings and patterned support introduce elements of domesticity and fashion, hinting at the constructed nature of femininity. Diebenkorn blurs the lines between private and public, inviting viewers to consider the female figure beyond idealized forms. There is a palpable tension between the vulnerability of the nude form and the woman's composed posture, her arms crossed protectively across her chest. Diebenkorn’s sketch invites us to consider the nuances of identity, representation, and the intimate connections we form with our surroundings.