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Alex Katz's 1989 painting Black Brook featured in artcritical review

opinion-review · 2026-04-23

David Rhodes authored a review of Alex Katz's 1989 painting Black Brook, an oil on board measuring 9 by 12 inches. The work was presented courtesy of Peter Blum Gallery. The review was published on November 17, 2013, at 7:16 PM. Artcritical, powered by WordPress, hosted the content. The painting exemplifies Katz's distinctive approach to portraiture and landscape. Rhodes's analysis appeared in the publication's online platform. The entry allowed for reader responses through RSS feeds and trackbacks. Black Brook represents Katz's ongoing exploration of simplified forms and bold color.

Key facts

  • Alex Katz painted Black Brook in 1989
  • The medium is oil on board
  • Dimensions are 9 x 12 inches
  • Peter Blum Gallery provided courtesy
  • David Rhodes wrote a review of the painting
  • Review published November 17, 2013 at 7:16 PM
  • Artcritical published the review
  • Artcritical uses WordPress platform

Entities

Artists

  • Alex Katz
  • David Rhodes

Institutions

  • Peter Blum Gallery
  • artcritical

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