Alex Katz American, b. 1927

Behold 'The Black Dress,' a quintessential Alex Katz piece that marries simplicity with sophistication. This painting is a celebration of understated elegance, featuring a series of women dressed in the timeless black dress, rendered with Katz's character
Alex Katz, The Black Dress, 1960. Oil on linen, 71 5/8 × 83 3/4 in. (181.9 cm × 212.7 cm). Udo and Anette Brandhorst Collection. © 2022 Alex Katz
Alex Katz (born 1927) is an American figurative artist known for his distinctively simplified, large-scale portraits and landscape paintings. Katz's work, characterized by flat planes of color and minimalistic forms, bridges the gap between traditional portraiture and contemporary art movements. His stylized aesthetic has cemented his place as a precursor to the pop art movement and an influential figure in modern American art.