Ocean Park No. 40 by Richard Diebenkorn

Richard Diebenkorn’s Ocean Park No. 40, painted in 1975, emerges from his celebrated Ocean Park series, a defining body of work in post-war American abstraction where he sought a poised dialogue between structure, light and intuition. The composition is built from layered geometric fields that feel both mapped and improvised, with intersecting bands of softened form drifting across the surface. A refined palette of coastal blues, faded coral, warm sand, sage green and pale cream creates a sense of weathered calm, while a bold diagonal passage of white slices through the upper space, introducing clarity, movement and an almost architectural lift. Diebenkorn’s visible brushwork dissolves strict geometry into something more human and atmospheric, giving the work its distinctive balance of control and quiet emotion.

• A natural statement piece for bright, design-led interiors where soft tonal shifts and open wall space allow the composition to breathe
• Ideal for bedrooms, lounge areas and serene reading spaces, bringing a sense of order and calm without feeling static or overly formal
• Complements modern coastal homes, contemporary Nordic styling and understated luxury interiors, especially alongside pale timbers and textured fabrics
• Adds depth to professional environments such as studios, meeting rooms or boutique hospitality spaces, where subtle sophistication is key
• Available from Blue Horizon Prints as stretched canvas, framed print or rolled canvas, in a full range of sizes from compact accents to large-scale focal pieces