#9 from Nine Drypoints and Etchings [artist's proof]
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etching from a portfolio of six drypoints and three etchings on wove German Etching paper [artist's proof]
Dimensions
plate: 34.61 × 25.4 cm (13 5/8 × 10 in.) sheet: 76.2 x 56.5 cm (30 x 22 1/4 in.)
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund and Patrons' Permanent Fund
Accession Number
1996.77.12.9
Art Historical Context
Richard Diebenkorn's *#9 from Nine Drypoints Etchings* (artist's proof, 1977) is a captivating example of the artist's late-career exploration into printmaking. By the 1970s, Diebenkorn—renowned for his abstract landscapes and geometric forms inspired by California coastal views, as seen in his iconic Ocean Park series—turned to intaglio techniques to distill his painterly vision onto paper. This work forms part of a prestigious portfolio comprising six drypoints and three etchings, reflecting his mastery in translating bold, spatial abstractions into precise lines and textures. Crafted as an...
About the Artist
Richard Diebenkorn
Richard Clifford Diebenkorn Jr. (1922-1993) was one of the premier American painters of the postwar era, whose deeply lyrical abstractions and figurative works evoked the shimmering light and wide-open spaces of California. Born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in San Francisco, Diebenkorn became a pivotal figure in elevating the status of California art on the international stage. His career encom...