Shopper 1

2015

Alex Katz

Associated Names
Alex Katz
Artist, American, born 1927
Lococo Fine Art Publisher
Publisher
Brand X Editions
Printer, New York
The artwork titled "Shopper 1" depicts a stylized portrait of a person shown from the waist up, facing to the right. The figure has long hair and is drawn with bold, black brushstrokes against a white background, giving it a minimalist, graphic appearance. The person's facial features are simplified with strong lines, showing a distinct profile. They are wearing a dark jacket or coat over a light shirt. The background is entirely white, emphasizing the contrast and simplicity of the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint in black on Saunders Waterford wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 236.22 × 152.4 cm (93 × 60 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.104.1

  • Series Title

    Shoppers

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, New York; acquired 2019 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

2015

  • Guadagnino, Kate. "Exclusive! Alex Katz's Barneys Windows." Vogue, April 27, 2015. https://www.vogue.com/article/alex-katz-barneys-new-york-windows

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Alex Katz H.C. 1/2

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