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Alex Katz — Yvonne, from Black Dress Series
Alex Katz

Yvonne, from Black Dress Series

A striking example of Alex Katz's signature flat, graphic style, this screenprint depicts a figure rendered in bold, simplified planes of color against a stark background. The work's reductive approach to portraiture — eliminating detail in favor of strong contours and broad color fields — reflects Katz's deep engagement with American modernism and his fascination with contemporary elegance. As part of the *Black Dress* series, the image distills its subject to an iconic, almost cinematic presence.

Medium
Screenprint in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet,

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October 26, 2015

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Alex Katz, Yvonne, from Black Dress Series

A striking example of Alex Katz's signature flat, graphic style, this screenprint depicts a figure rendered in bold, simplified planes of color against a stark background. The work's reductive approach to portraiture — eliminating detail in favor of strong contours and broad color fields — reflects Katz's deep engagement with American modernism and his fascination with contemporary elegance. As part of the *Black Dress* series, the image distills its subject to an iconic, almost cinematic presence.

Medium
Screenprint in colors, on wove paper, the full sheet,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Cool Mood, 20th Century, Bold, Black Dress, Cool And Detached Mood, Minimalist Aesthetic, Renowned Artist, Minimalist, Male Artist, American, Cool Tones, Pop Art Influence, Female Subject, Contemporary Artist, Fashion And Style, American Artist, Screenprint, Pop Art, Figurative Art, Late 20th Century, Portrait, Flat Color, Fashion, Fashion Forward, Woman, Black and White, Contemporary

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Carolyn Lynx, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Alex Capecelatro, Sebastián Naranjo, John McNally