“Woman with a Newspaper” is an oil painting on canvas created by Richard Diebenkorn in 1960. The artwork, which belongs to the Expressionism movement, measures 121.9 x 86 cm and is a portrait genre piece. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
In the artwork, a woman is depicted sitting, with her attention deeply engaged in reading a newspaper which lies on her lap. The figure holds a cup in her right hand, suggesting she might be enjoying a drink, possibly coffee or tea, as she reads. The woman’s head is tilted downwards, and her face partially obscured by shadows and the downward gaze. The brushstrokes are expressive and somewhat abstract, characteristic of the Expressionism movement. The background consists of muted, earthy tones with broad, sweeping strokes and minimal detailing, placing emphasis on the woman as the focal point of the composition.
