The artwork, titled “Red Coat,” was created by Alex Katz in 1983. This piece is a silkscreen and falls within the Pop Art movement. It is a portrait genre depicting a stylized representation of a subject.
The artwork features a close-up view of a figure’s face, highlighting the person’s eyes and lips with sharp, clean lines and bold contours typical of Katz’s style. The composition primarily utilizes a striking red palette that dominates the scene. The red coat and the red lips of the figure draw immediate attention, contrasting with the muted colors of the background and the figure’s skin tones. The minimalist approach and flat application of color give the piece a modern, almost abstract feel, characteristic of Pop Art. The figure’s expression is serene and slightly enigmatic, inviting the viewer to engage with the subject’s quiet presence.
