Oakland Image
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hardground etching with drypoint in black on Arches Satine paper
Dimensions
image: 25.4 x 34 cm (10 x 13 3/8 in.) sheet: 38.1 x 55.9 cm (15 x 22 in.)
Classification
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
1996.77.46
Art Historical Context
Richard Diebenkorn's *Oakland Image* (198) captures the essence of the artist's deep connection to California's Bay Area, where he lived and worked for much of his career. pivotal figure in mid-20th-century American art, Diebenkorn bridged Abstract Expressionism and the Bay Area Figurative movement, evolving from bold abstractions to luminous, color-drenched landscapes and interiors. Created late in his life, this print reflects his enduring fascination with light, space, and urban environments, evoking the vibrancy of Oakland—his longtime home base. Printed in black ink on luxurious Arches S...
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...