Chuck Close was an American painter and photographer who was born on July 5, 1940, in Monroe, Washington, and passed away on August 19, 2021. He was best known for his large-scale portraits that were created using a grid-based technique, in which each square of the grid was filled with a small section of the overall image. Close's work was characterized by his attention to detail and his interest in the process of creating art. He often used unconventional materials and techniques, such as fingerprints or airbrushing, to create his portraits. His subjects were often fellow artists or friends, and he was known for his ability to capture the personality and essence of each individual. Close's work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world, and he has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the National Medal of Arts and the Japan Art Association's Praemium Imperiale. Despite suffering from partial paralysis, which restricted his ability to paint in later years, Close continued to be an active and influential figure in the art world.
Measures 9.76 x 12
Printed circa 1970s
Verso is blank.
Mounted to archival quality paper.