Coffee (1959) by Richard Diebenkorn

Coffee - Richard Diebenkorn - 1959

Artwork Information

TitleCoffee
ArtistRichard Diebenkorn
Date1959
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions146.1 x 132.7 cm
Art MovementExpressionism

About Coffee

The artwork is titled “Coffee” and is a portrait painted by Richard Diebenkorn in 1959. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting belongs to the Expressionism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 146.1 cm by 132.7 cm.

The artwork portrays a figure sitting in a chair, holding a cup of coffee to their lips with both hands. The figure is dressed in dark clothing, contrasted with a vibrant red element possibly representing an article of clothing or a cushion. The background features muted tones that suggest an interior setting with a window or light source to the right. The artist’s expressive brushstrokes and use of color accentuate the contemplative mood of the scene, embodying the introspective nature typical of the Expressionism movement.

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