Untitled [standing female nude leaning on table] 1955 - 1967

This drawing of a standing female nude leaning on a table was made by Richard Diebenkorn, but we don't know when. Isn't it interesting how a few simple marks can convey so much? Diebenkorn's use of charcoal is really effective in capturing the weight and form of the figure. You can see the energy of the artist's hand in each line, like a dance between observation and expression. What I love most about this piece is the area around the figure's face. See how the lines are darker and more concentrated, really drawing your attention to that point? It’s like the whole composition is focused there. The charcoal feels immediate, and I can almost feel the texture of the paper, too. It reminds me of the immediacy of Cy Twombly's drawings, the way both artists use simple materials to create something so evocative. Art's not about perfection, right? It's about capturing a moment, an idea, or feeling.