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Riding the Subway

1940/1949

Alex Katz

Associated Names

Alex Katz

Artist, American, born 1927

The image shows a sketch of several individuals in a room. In the foreground on the right side is a seated man in a suit and hat, with detailed facial features. The background shows other individuals sitting and standing around, some with books or papers.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of the Parnassus Foundation
Dimensions

sheet: 12.4 x 20.3 cm (4 7/8 x 8 in.)
Accession Number

1998.31.9

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Katz, Alex

Wikidata ID

Q64534048

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