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Alex Katz

Alex Katz Studio

American, born 1927

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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.
Alex Katz, Partially Drawn Face [verso], 1946, graphite on wove paper, Gift of the Parnassus Foundation, 1998.31.5.b

Partially Drawn Face [verso]

Alex Katz · 1946 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.31.5.b

The image is a pencil drawing of an upper body portrait of a person. The individual is viewing the viewer from the shoulders upwards, with a slightly tilted head and a joyful smile. They have distinct facial features, including deep-set eyes, a defined nose, and finely arched eyebrows. The hair is relatively short and neatly combed, with light shading for texture. The attire consists of a collared shirt with the collar slightly open. The background is plain, highlighting the person in the sketch. There are no jewelry or objects in the image.
Alex Katz, Self-Portrait, 1977, graphite on wove paper, Gift of the Parnassus Foundation, 1998.31.12

Self-Portrait

Alex Katz · 1977 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.31.12

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Katz Sketchbook

Alex Katz · 1950s · 27 drawings in various media on 23 leaves and on the front and back covers ·  Accession ID  1998.31.13

The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up. The person is facing forward with their left arm slightly raised. They have softly rendered facial features with a gentle expression and shoulder-length dark hair. They are wearing a patterned top with a V-neck and sleeves, paired with bottoms featuring a vertical striped pattern. They are wearing glasses on their head. The background is a dark, likely curtain-like surface, with no additional significant elements.
Alex Katz, Ada at Villa Aurelia, 1983, watercolor on wove paper, Gift of the Parnassus Foundation, 1998.31.3

Ada at Villa Aurelia

Alex Katz · 1983 · watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.31.3

The image shows an artistic rendering of a woman's head and shoulders. The woman has her chin resting on her hand. Her facial features are stylized with dark lines outlining her eyes, nose, and lips. Her hair is long and dark, flowing around her shoulders. She is wearing clothing with a patterned design near the neck, and there is a button or brooch detail on her collar. The background is a plain, light color which contrasts with the dark lines of the portrait.
Alex Katz, Ada, 1983, brush and black ink on wove paper, Gift of the Parnassus Foundation, 1998.31.1

Ada

Alex Katz · 1983 · brush and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.31.1

The image shows a sketch of a man's upper body, from the chest up. He is facing slightly to the right, displaying distinct facial features including arching eyebrows, deep-set eyes, a mustache, and a subtle mouth line. The man wears a wide-brimmed hat and his overcoat is hinted at in the sketch. The drawing is done with simple pencil lines, and the background is plain.
Alex Katz, Portrait of a Man Wearing a Hat, 1940/1949, graphite on wove paper, Gift of the Parnassus Foundation, 1998.31.11

Portrait of a Man Wearing a Hat

Alex Katz · 1940/1949 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.31.11

The image is a pencil sketch of a person standing and reading a piece of paper. The individual is wearing a coat and a wide-brimmed hat. The sketch is minimalist, with no additional details on clothing or background.
Alex Katz, Standing Man Reading [verso], 1940/1949, graphite on wove paper, Gift of the Parnassus Foundation, 1998.31.8.b

Standing Man Reading [verso]

Alex Katz · 1940/1949 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.31.8.b

Alex Katz, Isaac and Oliver, 2013, oil on linen, Gift of the Artist, 2017.44.1

Isaac and Oliver

Alex Katz · 2013 · oil on linen ·  Accession ID  2017.44.1

The image shows a large vase with a bouquet of flowers on a table. The color palette includes muted shades of red, green, and black on a beige background.
Alex Katz, Still Life, 1953, color woodcut and stencil on wove paper, Gift of the Parnassus Foundation, 1998.31.14

Still Life

Alex Katz · 1953 · color woodcut and stencil on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.31.14

This painting shows a woman with light skin, seen from the waist up, facing us. She has dark, medium-length hair, and her face is painted with minimal detail. Her features include arched dark eyebrows, a barely visible nose, dark eyes, and red lips curved in a smile to reveal white teeth. She is wearing a short-sleeved blue shirt and brown bottoms that are only partially visible. The background is a solid bright green color. The brushstrokes in the painting are thick and visible.
Alex Katz, Portrait of Ada, 1959, oil on hardboard, Avalon Fund, 2016.2.1

Portrait of Ada

Alex Katz · 1959 · oil on hardboard ·  Accession ID  2016.2.1