Andy Warhol (1928-1987) - "Guns, 1981-1982" - (33-48cm).

Andy Warhol: "Guns, 1981-1982" - (33-48cm).
Offset on heavy smooth matte paper (approx. 250 g/m²).

Subject: a verified edition with copyright The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc. 2013

At the bottom, in the margin, the name of the artist, the title of the work, and copyright are written in small letters.
The work is in excellent condition.

Never been framed and stored in a dark archive storage between protective acid-free paper. The photos shown are part of the description; the frame (size) displayed is for illustration purposes and is not included.
This artwork is carefully and securely packed and shipped in protective acid-free paper.

Andy Warhol, born in 1928 in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, was a prominent figure in the Pop Art movement and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His work often explored the crossroads of art, celebrity culture, and consumption. Warhol's use of
Screen-printing techniques allowed him to reproduce images of everyday objects and famous personalities, causing the lines between visual art and mass production to blur.
His iconic works, such as the Campbell's Soup Cans, Marilyn Monroe portraits, and the Brillo boxes, reflect his fascination with consumer goods and the commodification of fame.

Warhol's works are highly valued in the art market, with pieces such as Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster) that sold for more than $105 million in 2013, and his Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, which reached $195 million in 2022.
His influence on contemporary art and culture remains significant, and his works continue to fetch high prices at auctions.

"Guns" is part of a series created by Andy
Warhol was created between 1981 and 1982, focusing on the motif of the pistol. The artwork you submitted shows a cool, almost clinical depiction of a revolver against a striking red background. Warhol's choice of this subject reflects his fascination with violence, death, and the darker aspects of American culture. The use of screen printing technique and the repetition of the image echo his earlier works, but with a gloomier and more serious tone.
The series is often seen as Warhol's commentary.
The ubiquity of firearms and their role in society, with an emphasis on both their appeal and the danger they pose. The bold, flat colors and the mechanical reproduction of the image erase any personal touch, and emphasize the cool, impersonal nature of the subject.
The Guns series, like much of Warhol's later work, delves into themes of mortality and the darker side of fame and society, possibly influenced by his own experiences, such as the near-fatal shooting he survived in 1968.

In short, Andy Warhol's 'Guns' series is from
1981-82 a powerful exploration of violence and
mortality, executed in his characteristic Pop Art style. The work reflects his ongoing interest in the interplay between celebrity, culture and death, and remains an important part of his later oeuvre. Warhol's works, including this series, continue to fascinate the public and collectors, reinforcing his legacy as a key figure in modern art.

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