Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Navel orange

Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Navel Orange, 2013.

Digital print on Velin, 28 x 22 cm, numbered and signed. From an edition of 999.

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

Literature: Mel Ramos, Definitive catalogue raisonné of original prints, 2019, DP 6-13.

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, which he often combined with brand products such as chocolate, cigarettes, or beverages. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely associated with Pop Art luminaries such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Tom Wesselmann. His works fuse consumer critique with erotic imagery and are today represented in major museums as well as international private collections. In the art market, Ramos’s paintings and prints attract strong attention, particularly his limited screenprints and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.