Untitled (Abstraction)
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offset lithograph
Dimensions
Image:278 x 216mm
Classification
Portfolio
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.3086.16
Art Historical Context
Richard Diebenkorn's *Untitled (Abstraction)*, created in 1948, the artist's early experimentation with abstract forms during a pivotal moment in American postwar art. Fresh from his studies at Stanford University and influenced by the burgeoning Abstract Expressionist movement, Diebenkorn explored bold geometries and layered colors that evoke emotional depth without literal representation. This offset lithograph, measuring a compact 278 x 216 mm, exemplifies the medium's versatility—offset lithography allowed for precise reproduction of painterly effects, bridging fine art and accessible prin...
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...