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Marilyn Monroe 26 By Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

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Artwork details

Artist

Andy Warhol

Title

Marilyn Monroe 26 By Andy Warhol

Description

Title: Marilyn Monroe 26
Medium: Screenprint on Paper
Year: 1967
Size: 36” x 36”
Edition: Edition of 250, signed in pencil and numbered with a rubber stamp on verso.

Andy Warhol created Marilyn Monroe 26 in 1967 for his portfolio of 10 pop art portraits of iconic actress. Warhol was obsessed with celebrity, and was drawn to Marilyn Monroe due to how much more famous she became after she died. Warhol’s portraits are based on a publicity photograph of Marilyn, which Warhol printed in vibrant colors in a make up-like fashion. For Marilyn Monroe 26, Warhol printed her portrait on a silvery background, with pastel yellow hair, blue shading, and hot pink overlay on her lips and collar. This print embodies the glamour that defined Marilyn Monroe during her career. Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe screenprints are some his most iconic and sought after works.

Date

1967

Medium

Screenprint

Edition

Edition of 250

Signature

Signed

Catalogue Raisonne

FS II.26

Sheet

36” x 36” 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.