Katz, Alex The Swimmer. 1974. Kaltnadel- und Aquatintaradierung... Lot 78

Katz, Alex The Swimmer. 1974. Kaltnadel- und Aquatintaradierung auf Velin. 71,4 x 91,4 cm. Signiert und nummeriert. Punktuell auf Unterlage montiert, im Passepartout freigestellt und unter Glas gerahmt (ungeöffnet). Auf dem Rahmen verso mit dem Etikett v Pop art Katz, Alex The Swimmer. 1974. drypoint and aquatint on wove paper. 71.4 x 91.4 cm. Signed and numbered. Spot mounted on backing, mounted in mount and framed under glass (unopened). On the verso of the frame with the label of Brooke Alexander, there with typographical work and edition information. - Apparently in good condition. Splendid, high-contrast and deep black impression of the format-filling image, at the left side with scoop margin. Schröder 76th - One of 84 copies. - Co-published by Brooke Alexander Inc. and Marlborough Graphics, Inc, New York. - Printed by Prawat Laucharoen, New York. - "The Swimmer" is a tribute by Alex Katz to his wife and muse Ada, who was the portrait in over 200 of his works. Based on the 1973 painting "Swimmer #3," our aquatint etching features the artist's pared-down aesthetic, depicting Ada with few dynamic details and the strikingly designed reflective water surface. Drypoint and aquatint on wove paper. Signed and numbered. Spot-mounted to mat, mounted in passepartout and framed under glass (unopened). On the verso of the frame with the label of Brooke Alexander with typographical indications of the work and edition. - Apparently in good condition. Splendid, high-contrast and deep black impression of the full-size depiction, with scooped edge at the left side. - One of 84 copies. - Co-published by Brooke Alexander Inc. and Marlborough Graphics, Inc, New York. - Printed by Prawat Laucharoen, New York.