Mark
Chuck Close (1940 –)
Explore the photorealistic portraits of Chuck Close (1940-2021), a pioneering American artist renowned for his large-scale 'grid' paintings & innovative techniques. Discover how he transformed photography into monumental hyperrealism, even after facing paralysis.
About this artwork
- Title: Mark
- Artist: Chuck Close
- Year: 1979
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Corpus context: 1970s american art , social commentary subtle
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Walnut
- Keywords: 1970s art movement , abstract portrait , abstract portrait art
- Topics: close-up detail , photorealism style , human figure