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Untitled

Alex Katz

1984

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1984 ink by Alex Katz, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Alex Katz
When & what style?: 1984
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man and woman embracing, with the man's face turned towards the woman's. The woman is wearing a dress with a low neckline and has her right hand on the man's chest. The man is dressed in a collared shirt and has his left arm around the woman's waist. The image is rendered in shades of gray, with the couple's faces and bodies simplified into geometric shapes. The background is a solid gray color, which helps to focus attention on the couple. The artist's use of bold lines and simple shapes creates a sense of intimacy and closeness between the two figures. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the relationship between the couple. To learn more about this style, explore the work of artist Alex Katz.