Chuck Close "Untitled" Print.

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  Chuck Close was an American painter and photographer known for his large-scale, photorealistic portraits. He was born on July 5, 1940, in Monroe, Washington, and passed away on August 19, 2021. Close's distinctive style involved creating highly detailed and meticulously rendered portraits that often featured himself, his family members, friends, and fellow artists. He was renowned for his ability to capture intricate details and textures using a grid-based approach. Due to a spinal artery collapse in 1988, Close became paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. However, this did not deter him from continuing his artistic practice. He developed new techniques and adapted his process, using a grid system to transfer images onto canvas or other surfaces, then applying paint or other mediums to create his signature portraits. Close's work often blurred the boundaries between photography and painting, as his hyperrealistic technique closely resembled photographs. His approach involved breaking down the image into a grid and meticulously recreating each small section, resulting in large-scale portraits that revealed a multitude of tiny brushstrokes or marks when viewed up close. Throughout his career, Chuck Close received numerous accolades and honors, including being elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Academy of Design. His artwork has been exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world. Chuck Close's contributions to the art world extended beyond his artistic achievements. He became an influential figure in the disability rights movement, demonstrating that physical limitations need not hinder creative expression. It's worth noting that my information is based on the knowledge available up until September 2021, and there may have been further developments or notable achievements by Chuck Close since then.
  Measures 10.5 x 13
  
  Verso is blank.
  Mounted to archival quality paper.

  Condition

  Good condition. No rips, tears, creases.
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