Good condition.
The piece is signed and numbered on the lower left side.
There is a subtle handling mark in the lower left corner.
The back of the artwork hasn't been checked, as it is mounted on a mat.

Publisher: Brand X Projects, Inc., New York

Alex Katz (1927-) is one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the US and one of the most influential portrait painters in the postwar era. At a time when Abstract Expressionism was gaining dominance in the 1950s, Katz was one of the few artists who continued to explore narrative and figurative representation. His work focuses on everyday subjects such as portraits of people around him and landscapes, rendered with rich, beautiful colors and minimal detail in a flat, two-dimensional style. His approach is often referred to as “Perceptual Realism,” which does not aim to replicate photographic reality but instead emphasizes the immediacy and clarity of visual impressions. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Katz's work is largely devoid of satire or critical commentary on mass culture, and is instead characterized by poetic and lyrical qualities.


For Katz, printmaking is a central part of his artistic practice—not merely a means of reproduction, but a vital and independent form of creative expression. The present work, “Ulla in Black Hat,” is a piece from his renowned “Black Hat” series, depicting actress Ulla van Zeller. The vibrant yellow background is starkly contrasted by the deep blacks of the hat and sunglasses, underscoring Katz’s signature style of flat surfaces and minimal shading. This piece encapsulates all of Katz’s core themes: the portrayal of women, seriality, and a refined, cool aesthetic.