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Mao (fs Ii.94)

Andy Warhol

Revolver Gallery United States

Artwork details

Artist: Andy Warhol
Title: Mao (fs Ii.94)
Description: Warhol presents Mao Zedong, the Former Chairman of the Communist Party of China, in a style reminiscent of his celebrity portraits. He fuses together the image of totalitarian propaganda and the colors found in his celebrity art to demonstrate the cult of personality surrounding the Chinese ruler. He uses bright colors and applies them in a makeup-like fashion as a form of personalization, a sharp contrast to Communist ideologies, which shunned individualism. This juxtaposition is taken further by the number of variations Warhol made of this image.
Date: 1972
Medium: Screenprint
Edition: Out of 250
Signature: Signed
Sheet: 36x36 cm
Price: Price on request

The Artist

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.