Seated Woman

Seated Woman by Richard Diebenkorn
Artist
Richard Diebenkorn
Date
1967
Style
Expressionism
Genre
Portrait
Location
National Gallery of Art
"Seated Woman" exemplifies the Bay Area Figurative Movement’s shift away from Abstract Expressionism toward a more representational style. Created using oil on canvas, the painting captures a contemplative portrait of a woman seated in a relaxed pose. The artist employs bold brushstrokes and a vivid color palette inspired by Expressionism, emphasizing emotional depth. This work reflects the movement’s focus on figuration, blending realistic elements with expressive techniques to explore human form and psychology.

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