Ingrid Bergman With Hat, Trial Proof

Andy Warhol

Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art United States

Artwork details

Artist: Andy Warhol
Title: Ingrid Bergman With Hat, Trial Proof
Description: Andy Warhol

Ingrid Bergman With Hat, Trial Proof

1983

Screenrpint on Lenox Museum Board

38 x 38 in.

Trial Proof TP 30/30

Pencil signed and numbered

Andy Warhol's Ingrid Bergman With Hat (1983) is a striking example of the artist's celebrated exploration of celebrity, glamour, and the enduring power of popular imagery. Created as part of his iconic Ingrid Bergman portfolio, the screenprint pays tribute to one of Hollywood's most legendary actresses, capturing her timeless elegance through Warhol's unmistakable Pop Art aesthetic. Inspired by Bergman's appearance in the classic 1942 film Casablanca, the portrait transforms a familiar cinematic image into a bold contemporary composition. Through vibrant color, dramatic contrasts, and carefully layered photographic imagery, Warhol reinterprets the glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age through the visual language of the 1980s.

Throughout his career, Warhol elevated cultural icons into subjects of fine art, challenging traditional distinctions between celebrity photography, commercial imagery, and artistic expression. His portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy, and Ingrid Bergman remain among the most recognizable examples of his fascination with fame and public identity. Created shortly after Bergman's death in 1982, the Ingrid Bergman portfolio reflects both a celebration of the actress's extraordinary career and Warhol's continuing interest in the relationship between image, memory, and popular culture. The series demonstrates his remarkable ability to transform photographic source material into visually compelling works that transcend their original context.

This particular impression, Trial Proof 30/30, is especially noteworthy within Warhol's graphic oeuvre. Unlike impressions from the regular edition, trial proofs were produced in a limited number and frequently feature alternative color combinations, offering a distinctive perspective on the artist's experimentation with color and composition. Pencil signed and numbered, this screenprint on Lenox Museum Board represents an important example of Warhol's mature printmaking practice. Combining the sophistication of classic Hollywood portraiture with the bold visual energy of American Pop Art, Ingrid Bergman With Hat remains a compelling work for collectors of significant 20th-century prints, reflecting Warhol's lasting influence on contemporary art and visual culture.
Date: 1983
Medium: Screenprint
Edition: Trial Proof TP 30/30
Signature: Signed
Sheet: 38 x 38 inches
Status: Available
Price: Price on request

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol was a prolific artist known for his innovative approach to printmaking. He embraced various printmaking techniques, such as screen printing and lithography, to create his iconic works. Warhol’s printmaking practice played a significant role in his exploration of popular culture, celebrity, and consumerism.