Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Giant Panda

Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Giant Panda, 2012.

Lithograph on cardboard in 36 colors. 25.6 x 28.7 inches on 34.6 x 39.4 inches, from an edition of 199.

Condition: Very good condition. Images are part of the condition description.

Biography
Mel Ramos (1935–2018) is regarded as one of the most significant American pop art artists. He became known for his humorous and provocative depictions of pin-up girls, often combined with brand products like chocolates, cigarettes, or drinks. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely associated with pop art icons such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Tom Wesselmann. His works blend consumer critique with erotic imagery and are now housed in major museums and international private collections. On the art market, Ramos’s paintings and prints attract high attention, especially his limited screen prints and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.

The graphic has always been stored flat and is only rolled briefly for transportation.