c. 1954
The name of American artist Andy Warhol is all but synonymous with Pop art, the movement he helped shape in the 1960s. He was phenomenally prolific, and the archive of original photography, prints, drawings, paintings and other art that he left behind is beyond vast.
Andy Warhol is known for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Later in his career, Warhol expanded his oeuvre to include other forms of media, founding Interview magazine and producing fashion shoots and films on-site at the Factory, his world-famous studio in New York.
Born and educated in in Pittsburgh, Warhol moved to New York City in 1949 and built a successful career as a commercial illustrator. Although he made whimsical drawings as a hobby during these years, his career as a fine artist began in the mid-1950s with ink-blot drawings and hand-drawn silkscreens. The 1955 lithograph You Can Lead a Shoe to Water illustrates how he incorporated in his artwork advertising styles and techniques, in this case shoe commercials.
As a child, Warhol was often sick and spent much of his time in bed, where he would make sketches and put together collections of movie-star photographs. He described this period as formative in terms of his skills and interests. Indeed, Warhol remained obsessed with celebrities throughout his career, often producing series devoted to a famous face or an object from the popular culture, such as Chairman Mao or Campbell’s tomato soup. The 1967 silkscreen Marilyn 25 embodies his love of bright color and famous subjects.
Warhol was a prominent cultural figure in New York during the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. The Factory was a gathering place for the era’s celebrities, writers, drag queens and fellow artists, and collaboration was common. To this day, Warhol remains one of the most important artists of the 20th century and continues to exert influence on contemporary creators.
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Power and Beauty No. 1, Pop Art Cat Screenprint by Colin Self
By Colin Self
Located in Long Island City, NY
Power and Beauty No 1 by Colin Self, British (1941) Date: 1969 Screenprint, signed, titled and numbered in pencil Edition of 74/75 Size: 26.5 x 41 in. (67.31 x 104.14 cm) Publisher: ...
Screen
$759
H 17.17 in W 21.19 in D 1.38 in
Timothy, Lucie Sheridan, Animal Art, Cat Art, Bright Art, Happy Art
By Lucie Sheridan
Located in Deddington, GB
Timothy by Lucie Sheridan [2022] A colourful painting of a cat Additional information: Original Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:50.8 cm x W:40.6 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50.8 cm x W:40.6 cm x D:6 cm Frame Size: H:53.8 cm x W:43.6 cm x D:3.5 cm Sold Framed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Lucie Sheridan is an illustrator and print maker. She creates her work within her studio at Centrespace located in central Bristol, England, which is a long standing co-operative studio and gallery space...
Canvas, Acrylic
$390
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in
Anne Storno, Everybody wants to be a Cat, Limited Edition Animal Print
By Anne Storno
Located in Deddington, GB
Anne Storno Everybody Wants to be a Cat Limited Edition Print Edition of 15 Image Size: H 30 cm x W 40cm Paper Size: H 50cm x W 70cm x D 0.1cm Sold Unframed Please note that in situ ...
Archival Paper, Screen
$472Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Cat by Alexander Schaller - Acrylic on Canvas - 41x30 cm
By Alexandre Schaller
Located in Geneva, CH
Alexandre Schaller is a Swiss artist from Geneva, known for his contributions to the Pop Art movement. His artwork exemplifies his distinctive style, characterized by vibrant colors ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$759
H 17.25 in W 21.19 in D 1.38 in
Jane, Lucie Sheridan Animal Art, Leopard Painting, Bright Art, Semi-Abstract Art
By Lucie Sheridan
Located in Deddington, GB
Jane by Lucie Sheridan [2022] Colourful naive painting acrylic on canvas Additional information: Original Acrylic of Canvas Image size: H:40.8 cm x W:50.8 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:40.8 x 50.8 cm x W:45.8 cm x D:55.8 cm Frame Size: H:43.8 cm x W:53.8 cm x D:3.5 cm Sold Framed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Lucie Sheridan is an illustrator and print maker. She creates her work within her studio at Centrespace located in central Bristol, England, which is a long standing co...
Canvas, Acrylic
Ladies and Gentlemen
By Andy Warhol
Located in London, GB
Screenprint in colours, 1975, on textured watercolour Arches paper, signed by the artist in pencil on the reverse, numbered from the edition of 250 (there were also 50 artist’s proofs in roman numerals), published by Mazzota Editore, Milan, 95.2 x 64.8 cm. (37½ x 25½ in.) The ‘Ladies and Gentlemen...
Screen
$382
H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Matisse's Cat, Matisse Style Artwork, Contemporary Animal Print, Blue Art
By Mychael Barratt
Located in Deddington, GB
Matisse's Cat is a limited edition hand made print by artist Mychael Barratt which takes inspiration from the paper cutting work of Matisse in the 1940s....
Paper, Screen
$233
H 11.03 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Cat - Original Lithograph by Giselle Halff - Mid-20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an Original Lithograph realized by Giselle Halff (1899-1971). Good conditions. Numbered. Edition, 9/15. Giselle Halff (1899-1971) born in Hanoi, student of R.X. Prinet, R. ...
Lithograph
$292
H 11.03 in W 13 in D 0.04 in
Cat - Original Lithograph by Giselle Halff - Mid 20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an Original Lithograph realized by Giselle Halff (1899-1971). Good conditions. Hand-Signed. Numbered. Edition, 2/15. Giselle Halff (1899-1971) born in Hanoi, student of R....
Lithograph
Blaky, the possessed cat
By Javier Gonzalez
Located in Barcelona, CT
This striking artwork showcases a majestic cat, poised with an enigmatic and commanding presence. The artist employs bold brushstrokes to capture the sleek fur, blending deep browns ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Harvest Moon Abstract Expressionist Painting, Mid-20th Century
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
"Harvest Moon" by Edmund E. Niemann is a striking example of Abstract Expressionism, a movement known for its emphasis on spontaneous, automatic, or subconscious creation. Niemann's ...
Acrylic, Board
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed, 18x34
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
Signed lower right. This Mid Century Modern artist, Malcom Edgar Case (1924-1984), is known for abstract figurative painting and clothing design. Th...
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Lady
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
The painter Henryk F. Twardzik was born in Krakow, Poland and immigrated with his family to Boston at the age of four. He studied art at the Albright Gallery of Art in Buffalo and at...
Paper, Pencil
Young Portrait of Francis Bacon, Acrylic on Canvas, Abstract Style
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This expressive portrait by Whitney Lee Savage, titled Young Portrait of Francis Bacon in Berlin, captures a raw and introspective vision of one of the 20th century’s most influentia...
Gold Leaf
Portrait of Nude African American Woman
By MTH 1
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This evocative pastel portrait captures the beauty and strength of an African American woman in a moment of quiet vulnerability. The artist masterfully uses soft yet precise strokes ...
Pastel, Board
Firefight
By William Thomas Smedley
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
"Firefighting" is a dramatic monotone watercolor painting by William Thomas Smedley, depicting the intense efforts of firefighters battling a high-rise building fire. The unique L-shaped composition draws the viewer's eye from the scene of action below to the perilous situation above. At the base of the painting, firefighters are shown bravely combating the flames, with water hoses...
Paper, Watercolor
