MarkChuck Close · 1979
Photorealism
1979
Chuck Close (1940 – 2021)
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
- Main color: Walnut
- Keywords: canvas wall decor, 1970s art movement, figurative painting
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Topics: close-up detail, american art, portrait art
Questions & Answers
How does the style of "Mark" relate to its creator's era?
"Mark" belongs to the Photorealism movement, and its creator worked in the Modern era.
What color leads the composition of "Mark" by Chuck Close?
walnut (#88392f) is the leading color of "Mark" by Chuck Close.
At what age did Chuck Close make "Mark"?
Chuck Close made "Mark" at the age of 39. The artist was born in 1940 and the work is dated 1979.