View from a Studio Window
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gouache and pencil on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 35 x 42.5 cm (13 3/4 x 16 3/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Phyllis Diebenkorn
Accession Number
2002.158.2
Art Historical Context
Richard Diebenkorn's *View from a Studio Window*1967) offers a glimpse into the artist's evolving vision during a pivotal phase of his career. A leading figure in mid-20th-century American, Diebenkorn between abstraction and figuration, notably developing his celebrated Ocean Park series around this time. These works drew inspiration from the California coastline and urban vistas seen from his Santa Monica studio, blending geometric forms with atmospheric light in style that bridged Abstract Expression and Color Field painting. This intimate drawing exemplifies his ability to distill everyday ...
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...