Andy Warhol
ANDY WARHOL "SKULL" SCREENPRINT, 1976
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making.
Warhol was always preoccupied with death. In 1963 he began his "Death and Disaster" paintings and continued to explore dark and existential themes throughout his life. Of course, JFK's assassination, in November 1963, provided him with more contemporary material and "inspiration". (Click here to see a portrait of Lee Harvey Oswald - from the Flash Portfolio of 1968)
After Warhol was shot in 1968, his focus subtly shifted, revealing a more introspective, perhaps subconscious, exploration of mortality. This close encounter with death confronted the artist with life's fragile and ephemeral nature, which was reflected in his art.
In 1976 Warhol began exploring the motif of the skull. He created a number of silkscreen canvases and prints. Click here to learn more about the genesis and process of the work from the Tate's permanent collection. It is worth noting that this work appears to have been created with the same image/screen that was used for the paintings rather than the series of prints. Click here to see an example of the silkscreen painting.
This unique black and white screenprint captures the hollows of a skull, with its sunken features obscured in shadows. "Skull" presents a direct and undisputed visual encounter with death, highlighting its inevitability.
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“Skull”
USA, 1976
Unique screenprint
20"H 27"W (work)
25.25"H 29.5"W (framed)
Detailed condition report by request.
Very good condition.
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