
Alex Katz
116.8 x 81.3 cm
Alex Katz's Ada in Spain captures a serene and sunlit moment, featuring his wife and frequent muse, Ada. The artwork showcases her profile, rendered with Katz's signature minimalist style, against a lush green background that evokes the warmth and vibrancy of a sunny day in Spain.
Ada is depicted in a white sleeveless top, her dark hair cut in a neat, shoulder-length bob that contrasts sharply with the bright, verdant foliage behind her. She wears stylish sunglasses with green-tinted lenses, which not only add a touch of modernity and coolness to the portrait but also subtly reflect the surrounding greenery, integrating her into the natural setting.
The use of vibrant colors and clean lines highlights Katz's ability to distill his subjects to their essential forms while maintaining a sense of elegance and poise. The green background, composed of simplified, overlapping leaves, creates a lively and textured backdrop that enhances the focus on Ada's profile. Katz's attention to detail in Ada's hair and skin tones, combined with the flat, unmodulated colors, results in a striking yet harmonious composition.
Ada in Spain exemplifies Alex Katz's skill in capturing intimate moments with a modern aesthetic. The portrait invites viewers to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of the scene, reflecting Katz's mastery in blending minimalism with depth and character. The piece stands as a testament to Katz's enduring affection for his muse, Ada, and his ability to portray her with timeless elegance.
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Bathing Cap (Ada)
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Ada 4
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Ada 3
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Ada 2
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Ada 1
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Ada 8
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Ada 7
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Ada 6
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Ada 5
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December Ada
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Purple Hat (Ada)
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Ada x 2
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Ada
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Ada
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Large Black Hat Ada
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Ada #2
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Ada #1
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Ada #3
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Ada #4
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Ada #6
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Ada #5
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Ada #8
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Ada #7
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Ada #10
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Ada #9
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Ada (black)
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Black Hat (Ada)
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Ada (black and purple)
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Ada (purple)
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Ada 9
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Ada 10
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Red Hat (Ada)
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Double Ada
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Sara
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Sophie
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Diana
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Chance
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Nicole
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Nicole
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Sasha 1
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Eyes Open Eyes Closed
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Laura 1
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Marisa
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The Red Band
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Trio
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Halsey
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Halsey
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Porcelain Beauty 1
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Porcelain Beauty 2
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Straw Hat 2
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Straw Hat 3
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Black Hats IV
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Nicole
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Porcelain Beauty 5
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Porcelain Beauty 6
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Red Dancer
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Dancer 1
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Ariel 1
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Dancer 2
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Ariel 4 & 5
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Ariel 2
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Daniel
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Laura 3
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Elizabeth II
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Daniel Black & White
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Javier
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Meghan
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Laura x 4
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Homage To Degas
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Porcelain beauty 4
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Red Dancer 1
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Sunrise 1
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Porcelain beauty 3
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Straw Hat 1
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Sunrise 2
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Black and White Dancer
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Purple Dancer
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Vivien X 5
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Yellow Laura
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Blue Umbrella 2
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Ariel 3
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Ariel 4
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Ariel 5
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