Ella Katz [recto]

1946

Alex Katz

Associated Names
Alex Katz

Artist, American, born 1927

The image is a sketch showing the upper part of a person's body. The person is depicted in a frontal position, with their face tilted slightly downwards and their eyes closed. The facial features are detailed with shading, depicting a mature individual with a serene expression. The person has short to medium-length hair that appears wavy and parted to the side. The clothing consists of a loosely sketched collar. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the person. The background is a plain surface, emphasizing the subject. The sketch includes a signature and date on the right side.
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Artwork overview

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The image is a sketch of an upper body. The person's head is in a frontal view with closed eyes and a calm expression. The facial features are loosely sketched, and the hair is slightly tousled. The clothing suggested includes a collar and a coat. There is no jewelry or objects in hand. The background is blank, and the paper appears aged with some creases and stains.

Partially Drawn Face [verso]

Alex Katz

1946


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Alex Katz; acquired by NGA in 1998 with funds provided by the Parnassus Foundation.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite near center: Alexander Katz / Nov. 1946

Wikidata ID

Q64534039

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