The artwork titled “Ada (Oval)” by the artist Alex Katz, created in 1959, belongs to the Pop Art movement. This portrait, rendered in oil on linen, is housed in the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features a solitary female figure, centered within an oval-shaped red background. She is depicted wearing a solid blue garment that contrasts sharply with the red and is posed with her hands folded in front of her. The simplistic and bold use of color is characteristic of Katz’s style, evoking a sense of directness and minimalism. The background outside the red oval is in subtle grey tones, further emphasizing the central figure. The overall composition and color scheme of the portrait contribute to its striking and memorable visual impact.
