Kneeling Female Nude Seen from the Back

1950s

Alex Katz

Associated Names
Alex Katz

Artist, American, born 1927

The image shows an ink drawing of a person from behind, seated on a spiral-bound notebook page. The person is positioned with their back to the viewer, on their knees. Their right arm rests on their right knee, while the left arm is less defined. The person's long hair falls past their shoulders. Facial features are not visible. The person is nude and drawn using bold black strokes on a plain beige background. There are no accessories or objects present, and the background is simple.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black 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.l

  • 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

Q64534067

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