ANDY WARHOL
Édition 300
58,7 x 58,7 cm
Provenance:
- Leo Castelli Galery, NewYork
- Colection Rosini Gutman, Italy
Published:
Andy Warhol Prints, Catalogue Raisoné, 1962–1987, Feldman and Shelmann Page 60 N. II. 7
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The portrait is characterized by bold, contrasting colors, with Taylor’s face in a pale pink tone against a vivid red background.
Warhol emphasizes her eyes with turquoise eye shadow, capturing the glamor and allure of Hollywood icons. Warhol, known for exploring themes of fame and consumer culture, immortalizes Taylor as a symbol of beauty, celebrity and the American fascination with stardom. This piece reflects Warhol's method of transforming popular culture figures into art, merging the worlds of fine art and mass media.