The artwork, titled “Girl and Three Coffee Cups,” was created by Richard Diebenkorn in 1957. Executed in oil on canvas, the piece measures 149.9 x 137.2 cm and belongs to the Expressionism art movement. It falls within the genre of portraiture.
In this artwork, a solitary figure of a girl is depicted seated at a table, engaged in pouring a drink into one of the three coffee cups arranged before her. Her form is rendered in muted hues, blending seamlessly into the deeply expressive blue backdrop that dominates the composition. The scene captures a moment of quiet introspection, enhanced by the interplay of light and shadow, and the abstract stylistic elements characteristic of Diebenkorn’s expressionist approach. The presence of stacked books on the table adds an element of intellectual contemplation, while the use of color and brushwork evokes a serene yet contemplative atmosphere.
