Alex Katz – Day Lily 2 (1969)

Day Lily 2 (1969)

Artist: Alex Katz (b. 1927)
Medium: Lithograph in colors (soft-ground) on Somerset wove paper
Dimensions: 53 × 71.3 cm
Edition: 90
Signature: Hand-signed
Printer: Jennifer Melby
Publisher: The Artist, New York

Description: Alex Katz’s Day Lily 2 (1969) reflects the artist’s longstanding fascination with nature and the elegance of simplified form. Executed as a soft-ground color lithograph on Somerset wove paper, the print captures the clarity and flatness that define Katz’s celebrated style. Printed by Jennifer Melby and published by the artist in New York, this work is part of a limited edition of 90 impressions, each hand-signed by Katz. Day Lily 2 demonstrates Katz’s ability to distill botanical motifs into strikingly modern compositions.

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FAQ

Is this an original Alex Katz edition?
Yes. Day Lily 2 (1969) is an original archival pigment print published by Lococo Fine Art, St. Louis, in a limited, hand-signed edition.

Is the work hand-signed by Alex Katz?
Yes. Each impression—both the edition of 100 and the 12 artist’s proofs—is hand-signed by the artist.

How rare is this print?
The edition is limited to 100 impressions + 12 AP, making it a relatively scarce and desirable Katz flower print, especially in this large format.

Is the work listed in the catalogue raisonné?
Yes. It is fully documented in Schröder 733, the authoritative catalogue raisonné of Katz’s prints.

What printing technique is used?
This is an archival pigment print on Innova Etching Cotton Rag paper, a museum-grade, textured cotton rag paper that ensures exceptional color fidelity and longevity.

Is the work in good condition?
Yes. The example offered is the full sheet, in very good condition, and framed.

Why is this print significant?
Day Lily 2 exemplifies Katz’s iconic approach to floral subjects—bold forms, flat planes of color, and elegant graphic simplicity. The large scale enhances the immersive, modernist quality of Katz’s botanical images.

Does the print come with a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. The piece is delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We offer:
✔ Worldwide shipping from France
✔ Full insurance
✔ Professional, secure packaging
✔ Tracking number for safe delivery