Seated
Woman
Richard Diebenkorn’s Seated Woman lithograph series masterfully captures the essence of the female form through intimate portraits. Including works such as Seated Woman in a Striped Dress, Seated Woman in Chemise, and Seated Woman on Sofa, among others, this series from 1965 exemplifies Diebenkorn’s ability to blend figuration with abstract elements, presenting each subject with both emotional depth and formal simplicity.
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Meaning & Analysis
Richard Diebenkorn’s Seated Woman lithograph series is notable for its exploration of the female figure in Diebenkorn’s distinctive approach to form and space. Each lithograph in the series depicts a woman seated in various states of repose, rendered with the loose lines that are a hallmark of Diebenkorn’s style. The artist maintains a characteristic flatness that nods to his abstract sensibilities.
The works vary in the level of abstraction, from the more detailed Seated Woman in a Striped Dress, where the patterns of the dress and the contours of the body are more defined, to Seated Nude, which presents a more distilled form that focuses on the interplay of shape and line. Each piece is both a specific portrait and a study in composition, demonstrating Diebenkorn’s ongoing interest in the boundaries between abstraction and realism.
The Seated Woman series not only showcases Diebenkorn's understanding of human anatomy and emotion. Through the subtle positioning of the figures and the expressive line work, Diebenkorn conveys a range of moods and atmospheres, inviting viewers into a reflective dialogue with each portrayed subject.
