The artwork titled “Ocean Park #40” was created by Richard Diebenkorn in 1971. It is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 236.2 x 205.1 cm. This piece belongs to the Color Field Painting movement and is an abstract work. It is part of the “Ocean Park” series, which Diebenkorn developed from 1968 to 1985.
The artwork exhibits a sophisticated interplay of geometric forms rendered in a subdued yet dynamic palette. The composition is predominantly made up of rectangles and trapezoids that overlay and intersect, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. Soft turquoise and muted blue tones dominate the canvas, complemented by accents of sandy beige and a bold sliver of olive green. Thin, linear demarcations in black and grey guide the eye across the structured fields of color, while hints of red and a glimpse of a deep blue semicircle introduce a subtle tension within the otherwise harmonious arrangement. The meticulous balance of color and form exemplifies the meditative quality and spatial complexity characteristic of Diebenkorn’s work within the Color Field Painting movement.
