This particular portrait is of Lucas Samaras, a photographer and sculpture. Similar to many other portraits Close has done this is an oil on canvas and was completed in 1987. The inspiration for the style of this portrait is Byzantine mosaic. This is one of my favorite portraits that Close has painted. The mosaic style adds a different element than many of his other portraits don't seem to have. The circular movement of the portrait is also a quality that makes this portrait unique; it works well with the shape of Samaras's head.
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