“Interior with View of the Ocean,” an oil on canvas painting by Richard Diebenkorn, created in 1957, is a notable work within the Expressionism movement. Measuring 125.7 x 147 cm, this interior genre piece is housed in the Philips Collection in Washington, DC, US.
The artwork portrays an interior setting bathed in vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes characteristic of Diebenkorn’s style. The viewer’s eye is drawn through a window, offering a glimpse of a serene ocean landscape in the distance. The interplay of light and shadow on the table and chairs creates a dynamic, almost ethereal atmosphere. Bold, contrasting hues dominate the canvas, emphasizing the structural elements of the room while simultaneously suggesting a sense of calm and contemplation. The artist’s use of thick, gestural marks and a rich color palette imbues the scene with emotional depth and a tactile sense of the space, capturing the essence of a moment suspended in time.
