Portrait of a Man, Facing Right

1950s

Alex Katz

Associated Names
Alex Katz

Artist, American, born 1927

The image is a simple ink sketch showing a bust view of a man, capturing his head and upper shoulders. The man's head is turned slightly to one side, suggesting a profile view. His facial features are drawn with minimal lines, showing prominent wrinkles on his forehead and around his eyes, suggesting age. His hair is lightly sketched, appearing combed back and somewhat sparse. The drawing depicts him wearing a suit and tie. The background of the image is plain, showing the off-white color of the paper on which the drawing is made, and the image is set inside a spiral-bound notebook.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and blue ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Parnassus Foundation

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.31.13.g

  • Series Title

    Katz Sketchbook

Associated Artworks

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Katz Sketchbook

Alex Katz

1950

The image features irregular, flowing lines and shapes on a brown paper surface. Dark blue splotches and winding lines suggest elements of nature. A dark form in the center resembles a tall, slender tree. Loosely arranged circular dark blue shapes could be interpreted as a cluster of fruits or foliage. A rectangular scrap of paper is present, along with small sketches and numbers. The image has qualities of abstract expressionism and may evoke plans or sketches observed in nature.

Untitled

Alex Katz

1950

The image shows a series of simple lines and shapes on a textured brown background. Green and dark blue lines form an abstract composition, with some curved lines. The dark blue marks might resemble a small boat or calligraphy.

Untitled

Alex Katz

1950


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64534059

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