The Swimmer

1974

Alex Katz

Associated Names
Alex Katz

Artist, American, born 1927

Prawat Laucheron

Printer

Brooke Alexander, Inc.

Publisher

Marlborough Graphics

Publisher

The image shows the face of a person in profile, partially submerged in water. The person has their eyes closed, with stylized facial features, a smooth complexion, long eyelashes, short dark hair, and a distinctive white section. There is no visible clothing or jewelry, and no objects are held. The background features swirling water patterns in shades of black and gray, adding a dynamic quality around the face.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1983

  • Maravell, Nicholas P. Alex Katz: The Complete Prints. New York and London: Alpine Fine Arts Collection, 1983, no. 75.

2011

  • Schröder, Klaus Albrecht, ed. Alex Katz, Prints: Catalogue Raisonné, 1947-2011. Ostfilden, Germany: Hatje Cantz Verlag, 2011, p. 124, no. 76.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Alex Katz / 19/84; lower right verso in graphite: Swimmer / C

Wikidata ID

Q76440295

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