{"product_id":"alex-katz-francis","title":"Alex Katz – Francis (from the Give Me Tomorrow portfolio)","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrancis (from the Give Me Tomorrow portfolio): one print, 1984\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Alex Katz (American, b. 1927)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Vernis mou and aquatint in colors on Hahnemühle paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (image): 30 × 26 cm (12 × 10⅜ in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (sheet): 46 × 39 cm (18 × 15½ in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortfolio: From the Give Me Tomorrow portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrancis is a vernis mou and aquatint in colors on Hahnemühle paper, executed in 1984 by Alex Katz — one of the most influential figures in postwar American figurative painting, celebrated for his flattened planes of color, cropped compositions, and cool, elegant treatment of the human face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Give Me Tomorrow portfolio of 1984 occupies a distinctive place within Katz's printed oeuvre, translating his signature painterly vocabulary — bold, simplified contours, luminous flat color fields, and an unmistakable graphic economy — into the demanding technical registers of vernis mou (soft-ground etching) and aquatint. The result is a body of work that retains the immediacy and freshness of Katz's brushwork while gaining the tonal depth and textural nuance particular to intaglio printmaking, offering a portrait — Francis — rendered with the artist's characteristic directness, poise, and quiet psychological presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 30 × 26 cm (image), 46 × 39 cm (sheet), the work offers an intimate yet assured scale that is well suited to Katz's economy of means, allowing the clarity of line and the subtlety of the aquatint's tonal gradations to command close attention. Printed on Hahnemühle paper, prized for its exceptional surface quality and archival durability, the work showcases the full technical range and refinement of Katz's printmaking practice at its most accomplished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAn earlier, more sculptural experiment can be found in \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/products\/alex-katz-alain-1978\"\u003eAlain (1978)\u003c\/a\u003e, an oil painting executed directly on a cut aluminum panel from his celebrated cut-out series. A more monumental, graphic counterpart appears in \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/products\/alex-katz-nicole\"\u003eNicole (2016)\u003c\/a\u003e, a large-format woodcut and linocut from an edition of 60 — both available now at Lynart Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Worldwide shipping from France\u003cbr\u003e✔ Museum-grade packaging for paintings\u003cbr\u003e✔ Full insurance + tracking\u003cbr\u003e✔ Delivery within 5–10 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alex Katz collection\" href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/collections\/collection-alex-katz-portraits-elegants-et-couleurs-minimalistes?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=katz\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e➡️ See all available Alex Katz works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e➡️ Contact us for any inquiries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs this an original work by Alex Katz?\u003cbr\u003eYes — an authentic vernis mou and aquatint in colors on Hahnemühle paper, from Alex Katz's Give Me Tomorrow portfolio, 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat is vernis mou and aquatint?\u003cbr\u003eVernis mou (soft-ground etching) and aquatint are traditional intaglio printmaking techniques prized for their ability to capture both fine linear detail and rich tonal depth — here used by Katz to translate his painterly vocabulary into print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003cbr\u003eImage: 30 × 26 cm (12 × 10⅜ in). Sheet: 46 × 39 cm (18 × 15½ in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat paper was used?\u003cbr\u003eHahnemühle paper, renowned for its exceptional surface quality, texture, and archival durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat is the condition?\u003cbr\u003eVery good condition. Full condition report available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs this artwork a good investment?\u003cbr\u003eAlex Katz is one of the most influential and consistently collected figures in postwar American figurative art, with a distinguished exhibition history and strong presence at the world's leading auction houses. Prints from the Give Me Tomorrow portfolio represent a compelling opportunity to acquire an intimate example of his celebrated intaglio work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs worldwide shipping available?\u003cbr\u003eYes — secure worldwide shipping from France with professional packaging, tracking, and insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Katz","offers":[{"title":"30 × 26 cm","offer_id":54618055967066,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/8699\/4210\/files\/Captured_ecran2026-08-21a15.01.42.png?v=1787317344","url":"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/products\/alex-katz-francis","provider":"LYNART STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}