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Richard Diebenkorn Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Richard Diebenkorn · 1922 – 1993

Berkeley No. 57

1955 · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco · original 149 x 149 cm

Experience the vibrant hues and textured abstraction of Richard Diebenkorn's Berkeley No. 57 – a seminal piece from SFMOMA showcasing California landscapes and masterful composition.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Cityscape #1

1963 · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco

Explore Richard Diebenkorn’s ‘Cityscape #1,’ a 1963 oil painting of Berkeley landscapes. Discover its cool palette, expressive brushwork & post-Impressionist style – a captivating California view.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Ocean Park #27

1970 · Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn · original 254 x 203 cm

Experience Richard Diebenkorn's 'Ocean Park #27,' a vibrant color field painting capturing California light and atmosphere. Explore its layered hues, dynamic composition, and connection to the Brooklyn Museum.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Berkeley No. 59

Experience Richard Diebenkorn's 'Berkeley No. 59'! This vibrant abstract landscape captures California’s essence with bold colors and gestural brushstrokes, a masterpiece of Bay Area Figurative art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Ocean Park #49

1972 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles · original 236 x 206 cm

Experience Richard Diebenkorn's iconic 'Ocean Park #49' – a vibrant color field painting capturing California light and atmosphere. A masterpiece of mid-century modern art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Recollections of a Visit to Leningrad

Explore Richard Diebenkorn's 'Recollections of a Visit to Leningrad,' a vibrant abstract expressionist painting featuring scattered blue and white flowers—a serene yet dynamic composition reflecting the artist’s Bay Area Figurative Movement style. Discover this captivating artwork and bring its beauty into your space.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Seated Woman Green Interior

A captivating portrait of a seated woman set against a striking blue wall captures the quiet introspection of Richard Diebenkorn's Bay Area Figurative style, inviting you to bring this masterful scene into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Interior with View of Buildings

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Woman at Table in Strong Light

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Interior with View of Buildings

1962 · original 170 x 213 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Seawall

Discover Richard Diebenkorn’s ‘Seawall,’ an abstract expressionist landscape of cliffs & water. Bold brushstrokes, textured impasto, and a tranquil coastal scene – a captivating piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Interior with Book

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Ocean Park #54

1972 · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco · original 254 x 206 cm

Explore Richard Diebenkorn’s ‘Ocean Park #54,’ a serene abstract painting of pale blues & greens. Layered acrylics evoke tranquility & subtle emotion. A captivating Bay Area masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Girl and Three Coffee Cups

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Seated Woman

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Popularity: No. 15 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Woman Outside

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Large Still Life

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Berkeley No. 32

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Tomato and Knife

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Lemons and Jar

Experience Diebenkorn's 'Lemons and Jar,' a vibrant still life blending abstract expressionism with lyrical color & texture. Explore the iconic Ocean Park painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Woman with Hat and Groves

Discover 'Woman with Hat & Groves' by Richard Diebenkorn – an expressive oil painting showcasing layered textures, dramatic lighting & Bay Area Figurative style. Explore this captivating portrait.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Girl Smoking

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Girl with Plant

1960 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Coffee

Experience Richard Diebenkorn’s ‘Coffee,’ a poignant oil painting of solitude & reflection. Bold colors, expressive brushwork & layered texture evoke intimacy. Discover Bay Area Figurative art.

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Popularity: No. 24 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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Tomato and Knife

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Popularity: No. 25 of 113 artworks by Richard Diebenkorn
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The artist

Richard Diebenkorn

1922 – 1993

Quick facts

Movementsabstract expressionism
Lifespan71 years
Vibecalm
Topics exploredcalifornia, women, gardens and parks, color field, landscape
Born1922, Portland, United States
NationalityUnited States
Top-ranked workBerkeley No. 57
Also known asRichard Clifford Diebenkorn, Richard Clifford Diebenkorn (Junior), Richard Diebenkorn, Jr., Richard Clifford Diebenkorn, Jr., ريتشارد ديبنكورن

Biography

Early Life and Artistic Foundations

Richard Diebenkorn, born in Portland, Oregon, in 1922, embarked on a journey that would establish him as one of the most significant American painters of the postwar era. His family’s relocation to San Francisco when he was just two years old proved formative, imbuing his artistic sensibility with the light and atmosphere of California—a landscape that would become inextricably linked to his work. Even in childhood, a profound inclination towards drawing manifested itself, signaling an early dedication to visual expression. This innate passion led him to Stanford University in 1940, where he encountered pivotal mentors like Victor Arnautoff, who instilled a rigorous classical discipline with oil paint, and Daniel Mendelowitz, who shared his admiration for the evocative realism of Edward Hopper. Hopper’s influence is readily apparent in Diebenkorn's early paintings, characterized by a quiet introspection and a masterful handling of light and shadow. These formative years laid the groundwork for a career defined by both technical skill and emotional depth.

Navigating Abstraction and Figuration

The landscape of American art underwent a dramatic shift in the wake of World War II, with the center of artistic innovation moving from Paris to New York. Diebenkorn keenly felt this change, enrolling at the California School of Fine Arts (now the San Francisco Art Institute) and embracing abstract expressionism as his primary mode of self-expression. He found inspiration in the work of artists like Clyfford Still, Arshile Gorky, Hassel Smith, and Willem de Kooning, absorbing their bold experimentation with form and color. However, Diebenkorn was not content to simply follow established trends. Alongside Elmer Bischoff, Henry Villierme, David Park, and James Weeks, he became a leading figure in the Bay Area Figurative Movement—a conscious return to representational painting after the dominance of abstract expressionism. This transition wasn’t abrupt; it was a gradual process of reintroducing recognizable forms into his work, blending abstraction's emotional intensity with figuration’s narrative potential. He sought to bridge the gap between inner experience and external reality, creating paintings that were both deeply personal and universally resonant.

The Ocean Park Series: A Defining Achievement

In 1967, Diebenkorn embarked on a series of paintings that would come to define his career—the *Ocean Park* series. Named after the Santa Monica neighborhood where he lived and worked, these geometric, lyrical abstract paintings represent a culmination of his artistic explorations. Unlike the gestural spontaneity of abstract expressionism or the direct representation of Bay Area Figurative work, the *Ocean Park* paintings are characterized by a carefully considered composition, subtle color palettes, and a sense of serene order. These weren’t depictions of Ocean Park itself, but rather distillations of its light, space, and atmosphere—evocations of place through abstract form. He explored printmaking alongside his painting, beginning with drypoint in 1961 at UCLA, and forging a long-lasting collaboration with Kathan Brown at Crown Point Press from 1965 to 1992, producing numerous prints that further expanded his artistic vocabulary. The *Ocean Park* series garnered widespread critical acclaim, establishing Diebenkorn as a major force in contemporary art.

Legacy and Lasting Influence

Richard Diebenkorn’s influence on postwar American art is undeniable. His ability to synthesize abstract expressionism, lyrical abstraction, and figurative painting created a unique artistic voice that resonated with artists for generations. A significant retrospective at the Pasadena Art Museum in 1960—later shown at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco—cemented his reputation as a leading figure in the art world. He didn’t adhere to any single dogma, instead forging his own path by embracing experimentation and following his artistic intuition. His work continues to inspire artists and collectors alike, celebrated for its beauty, complexity, and emotional depth. Diebenkorn's passing in 1993 marked the end of a remarkable career, but his legacy lives on through the enduring power of his paintings—a testament to his innovative spirit and unwavering commitment to artistic vision. His work remains a poignant reminder of the transformative potential of art.

Questions & Answers

How can I see every artwork made by Richard Diebenkorn?

Every work by Richard Diebenkorn on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Where is Richard Diebenkorn from?

Richard Diebenkorn was born in United States.

Can I browse Richard Diebenkorn's works by movement?

The movements Richard Diebenkorn worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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