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Alex Katz Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Alex Katz our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Alex Katz · born 1927

The green cap

1985

A vibrant Pop Art portrait featuring a striking green swim cap by master Alex Katz from 1985, showcasing bold colors and simplified forms that invite you to explore this iconic piece for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Smiles\n\nUrsula Smiles 2

$View the most popular artwork of Alex Katz ranked #2: Smiles\n\nUrsula Smiles 2$

1994 · Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao

Alex Katz's 'Smiles' captures captivating women with serene expressions against stark backgrounds. Explore the artist’s minimalist style and iconic portraiture, reflecting themes of representation and perception.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Fashion (3)

Explore 'Fashion (3)' by Alex Katz – a striking digital illustration of two figures in vibrant orange. Discover its graphic style, flattened perspective & Pop Art influence.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Fashion

Explore Alex Katz’s ‘Fashion,’ a striking oil painting featuring three women in vibrant orange against a minimalist backdrop. Discover its Pop Art influence & quiet intensity.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Sophia

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Black hat

Explore Alex Katz’s ‘Black Hat,’ a vibrant Pop Art portrait featuring a woman in sunglasses. Discover bold lines, flat color & iconic style – a captivating piece by a modern master.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Ocean View

1992 · original 23 x 30 cm

A serene coastal landscape featuring sun-drenched yellow grass and white flowers by Pop Art master Alex Katz, capturing a tranquil ocean view that invites you to bring this peaceful moment into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Elvira Lindo

A captivating blend of bold colors and minimalist abstraction defines Alex Katz's Elvira Lindo, a poignant portrait of a woman in the rain that invites you to explore this masterpiece for your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Thursday night

1974

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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untitled (7528)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Eleuthera

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Ada And Alex

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Red Coat

1983

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Black dress

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Fashion (2)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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untitled (9280)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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The red scarf

Explore Alex Katz’s ‘The Red Scarf,’ a vibrant digital portrait blending realism & illustration. Discover this captivating piece featuring bold lines & striking color – a unique Pop Art style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Black hat (2)

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Oonas back

Explore 'Oonas back' by Alex Katz – a striking portrait capturing vulnerability & beauty through realistic brushwork & dark-lit tones. A key Pop Art piece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Ada with Hand

Discover Alex Katz's 'Ada with Hand,' a captivating portrait showcasing his signature minimalist style and vibrant color palette. Own a hand-painted reproduction today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Ada katz

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Green Shadow 2

1998 · original 23 x 31 cm

A lush forest landscape with a nostalgic yellowish tint captures the essence of Alex Katz's signature style in Green Shadow 2, inviting you to explore this captivating piece of modern mastery.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Smiles

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Upside Down Ada

Explore Alex Katz’s ‘Upside Down Ada,’ a Pop Art portrait showcasing bold forms & intimate detail. Discover this MoMA masterpiece's unique style and captivating composition.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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Eyewear

Explore 'Eyewear' by Alex Katz – a striking Pop Art portrait in bold lines & digital hues. Discover this iconic piece’s captivating style and timeless appeal.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 238 artworks by Alex Katz
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The artist

Alex Katz

born 1927

Quick facts

Mediumspainting
Corpus themespop art influence, american identity, katz's signature style, color field exploration, kitagawa utamaro
Also known asألكس كاتس, アレックス・カッツ, Алекс Кац, 亞歷克斯·卡茨
Top 3 worksThe green cap, Smiles\n\nUrsula Smiles 2, Fashion (3)
Movementspop art
Top-ranked workThe green cap
Creative periodsmature period
Works on APS238

Biography

Early Life and Education

Born: July 24, 1927, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Family moved to St. Albans, Queens at a young age.
Developed an interest in art early on.
Studied at the Cooper Union (1946-1949), learning Modern art theories and techniques under Morris Kantor.
Attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine, honing painting skills and emphasizing painting from life. This experience proved pivotal to his artistic development.

Artistic Style and Influences

Style: Characterized by simplicity, bold colors, and cool emotional detachment. Often divided into portraiture and landscape genres.
Influences: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese artist known for woodcuts). Comparisons have been drawn to Andy Warhol and Keith Haring.
Techniques: Experimentation with "cutouts" – painting on cut panels of wood or aluminum. Direct painting onto shaped aluminum sheets became a signature technique.
Monochrome Backgrounds: A defining characteristic, separating him from gestural figure painters and anticipating Pop Art.
Photographic & Cinematic Strategies: Incorporation of cropping, decoupage, and repetition to create rhythm within paintings.

Notable Works and Development

Early Works: Small collages of figures in landscapes (late 1950s).
Portraiture Focus: Paintings of friends and his wife, Ada, became central themes.
Significant Pieces: "Alex Katz: Thursday Night," "Alex Katz: Ada in Black Sweater."
Large-Scale Paintings (1960s): Dramatic cropping of faces influenced by film and advertising.
Landscape Series (late 1980s & 1990s): “Environmental” landscapes with loosened edges and painterly brushstrokes.
Night Pictures: Exploration of new light sources, departing from sunlit landscapes.
Floral Paintings: Profusion of blossoms covering canvases (early 2000s).
Recent Works: Drastic cropping of individual portraits and sequencing images across linen. iPhone photography used as a starting point for compositions.

Achievements and Historical Significance

Pop Art Association: Often associated with the Pop Art movement, reflecting influences from popular culture.
Innovation in Technique: Pioneering use of "cutouts" and experimentation with printmaking techniques.
Collaborations: Designed sets and costumes for choreographer Paul Taylor.
Recognition & Awards: Numerous awards and recognition throughout his career. Work held in prominent collections (Centre Georges Pompidou, Tate Gallery, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao).
Longevity and Influence: A seven-decade career establishing him as a key figure in contemporary art, influencing generations of artists with his distinctive style and approach to portraiture and landscape painting.

Questions & Answers

In which historical period did Alex Katz work?

Alex Katz worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Where are Alex Katz's artworks grouped by palette?

Alex Katz's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

Is there a timeline of Alex Katz's works?

A timeline of Alex Katz's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

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