Andy Warhol, Self-Portrait in Pop Art Style

Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987)

This vibrant bust-length portrait on paper, rendered in a distinctive Pop Art style, features bold black outlines filled with flat areas of vivid color. The subject, with blond hair and a pink complexion, wears a dynamic red and blue patterned coat over a green shirt and a blue and white striped tie. Signed "Andy Warhol" lower right. Unframed.

Andy Warhol was an influential American visual artist and actor, pivotal in the rise of Pop Art. After a successful career as an illustrator, he achieved global renown for his innovative work in painting, film, and literature. Warhol skillfully leveraged media attention, becoming a "guru of modernity" and a crucial link connecting artists, intellectuals, and a diverse range of social figures from Hollywood to bohemia.

DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 11 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches

PROVENANCE
Private collection.

Condition

Good condition consistent with age