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
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: art collector gift , large scale artwork , 1970s art movement
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Topics: canvas painting , portrait art , 1970s aesthetic