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Untitled, by Alex Katz, ink, 1985

Untitled

Alex Katz

1985

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1985 ink by Alex Katz, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Alex Katz
When & what style?
1985
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This portrait shows a person wearing a bright green head covering with a dark strap under the chin. Their face is calm, with soft brown skin tones and a red collar peeking out below. The background is a flat, solid blue. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to keep the focus on the face. The lines are clean, with no extra details. Next, check out woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.

About the artist

Portrait of Alex Katz
Artist

Alex Katz

Alex Katz is an American figurative artist known for his paintings, sculptures, and prints.

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