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Space Fruit: Watermelon (FS II.199)

Andy Warhol

Revolver Gallery United States

Artwork details

Artist: Andy Warhol
Title: Space Fruit: Watermelon (FS II.199)
Description: Andy Warhol’s Space Fruit: Watermelon 199 is part of his Space Fruit: Still Lifes series that he created in 1979. During this series, Warhol focuses on his use of colorful shadows, giving the fruit more of a 3D perspective. Unlike some of his other Space Fruit works, the subject of this piece is hardly recognizable as a fruit because of the abstract color and shapes showcased in the print. However, the turquoise Warhol paints on the fruit and the vibrant fuchsia and red he paints in the background create relevance to the colors associated with the fruit as a means of defamiliarization.
Date: 1979
Medium: Screenprint
Edition: Edition of 150, 1 PP, signed and numbered in felt pen lower left. 30 on 4-ply Lenox Museum Board, number in Roman numerals, signed and numbered in felt pen.
Signature: Signed
Catalogue Raisonne: (FS II.199)
Image: 30 x 40 inches
Sheet: 30 x 40 inches
Status: Available
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.