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Artist: Alex Katz (American, born 1927)
Title: Tarajia
Year: 2013
Medium: Oil on board
Dimensions: 30.5 × 40.6 cm (12 × 16 in)
Signature: Signed by the artist
Type of work: Unique painting
Catalogue reference: AK13-13
Framing: Framed
Tarajia (2013) is an intimate oil-on-board portrait by Alex Katz, one of the most influential figures of contemporary American figurative painting. Executed in a modest format, the work exemplifies Katz’s signature style: flat planes of color, crisp contours, and an emphasis on immediacy and presence.
The portrait depicts a female sitter frontally, her face isolated against a pale background, a compositional strategy Katz has refined over decades. The simplified features, dark hair framing the face, and subtly expressive smile create a sense of calm intensity, while the patterned garment introduces a quiet rhythm within the composition. As with much of Katz’s portraiture, the subject feels both specific and timeless.
Painted in 2013, Tarajia belongs to Katz’s mature period, when his language was fully distilled and his focus on portraiture had become increasingly direct. Small-format paintings like this are especially sought after for their intimacy and for the way they foreground the artist’s brushwork and compositional precision.
A strong example of Katz’s late portrait practice, this unique work is ideal for collectors of contemporary figurative painting and post-war American art.
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Is this an original Alex Katz painting?
Yes. This is a unique oil-on-board painting by Alex Katz.
Is this work part of an edition?
No. This is a one-of-a-kind artwork, not a print or multiple.
What period of Katz’s career does this belong to?
The work dates from 2013, part of Katz’s mature period, characterized by refined compositions and iconic portrait imagery.
Is the artwork framed?
Yes. The painting is currently framed.
What materials were used?
Oil paint on board.
Are small-format Katz paintings collectible?
Yes. Smaller works are highly sought after for their intimacy and direct connection to the artist’s hand.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Worldwide shipping with full insurance is available.
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