Nat 1971

Chuck Close's 1971 "Nat" is a large-scale portrait painting, notable for its hyperrealistic style and grid-based technique. Close meticulously rendered the subject's face, capturing every detail of skin texture, wrinkles, and hair. The grid system allowed Close to achieve a remarkable level of precision, highlighting the complexities of the human face and creating a powerful visual impact. The painting exemplifies Close's signature style, which he developed in the early 1970s, and established him as a leading figure in photorealism.