
Alex Katz
61 x 53.3 cm
Alex Katz's piece titled Porcelain Beauty 2 continues his exploration of minimalist portraiture with a bold, high-contrast depiction of a woman. This artwork, rendered in stark black and white, features the subject wearing oversized sunglasses and a large hat, which adds an element of mystery and sophistication to the portrait. Katz's use of flat, unmodulated black areas against the white background emphasizes the clean lines and geometric shapes that define his distinctive style.
The woman's face is partially obscured by the sunglasses and hat, yet her presence is powerfully felt through the sharp lines and minimal details that Katz employs. Her lips are painted in a solid black, creating a striking focal point that draws the viewer's attention. The simplicity of the composition, with its focus on essential features, underscores Katz's ability to convey elegance and personality with an economy of means.
Porcelain Beauty 2 exemplifies Katz's mastery in using negative space to enhance the visual impact of his portraits. The absence of shading and the reliance on pure black and white create a sense of depth and dimension through the stark contrasts alone. The minimalism of the portrait invites viewers to engage with the subject's enigmatic allure, appreciating the refined beauty and timeless quality that Katz captures in his work.
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Alex KatzSara, 2012
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Alex KatzSophie, 2012
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Alex KatzDiana, 2014
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Alex KatzChance, 2016
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Alex KatzNicole, 2016
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Alex KatzNicole, 2016
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Alex KatzSasha 1, 2016
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Alex KatzEyes Open Eyes Closed, 2017
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Alex KatzLaura 1, 2017
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Alex KatzMarisa, 2017
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Alex KatzThe Red Band, 2017
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Alex KatzTrio, 2017
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Alex KatzAda in Spain, 2018
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Alex KatzVivien X 5, 2018
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Alex KatzYellow Laura , 2018
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Alex KatzBlue Umbrella 2, 2020
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Alex KatzAriel 3, 2021
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Alex KatzAriel 4 , 2021
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Alex KatzAriel 5, 2021
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Alex KatzBlack and White Dancer , 2021
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Alex KatzPurple Dancer, 2021
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Alex KatzPorcelain Beauty 6, 2022
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Alex KatzPorcelain Beauty 5, 2022
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Alex KatzHalsey, 2023
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Alex KatzHalsey , 2022
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Alex KatzPorcelain Beauty 1, 2021
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Alex KatzStraw Hat 2, 2022
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Alex KatzStraw Hat 3, 2022
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Alex KatzBlack Hats IV, 2012
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Alex KatzNicole, 2023
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Alex KatzRed Dancer, 2019
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Alex KatzDancer 1, 2019
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Alex KatzAriel 1, 2021
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Alex KatzDancer 2, 2019
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Alex KatzAriel 4 & 5, 2021
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Alex KatzAriel 2, 2021
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Alex KatzDaniel, 2016
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Alex KatzLaura 3, 2018
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Alex KatzElizabeth II, 2013
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Alex KatzDaniel Black & White , 2016
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Alex KatzJavier, 2013
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Alex KatzMeghan , 2013
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Alex KatzLaura x 4, 2018
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Alex KatzHomage To Degas, 2020
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Alex KatzPorcelain beauty 4, 2022
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Alex KatzRed Dancer 1, 2019
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Alex KatzSunrise 1, 2022
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Alex KatzPorcelain beauty 3, 2022
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Alex KatzStraw Hat 1, 202
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Alex KatzSunrise 2, 2022
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