Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Navel orange

Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Navel Orange, 2013. No reserve price!

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

Condition: Very good condition. Images 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 important American Pop Art artists. He became known for his humorous and provocative depictions of pin-up girls, which he often combined with brand-name 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 graphics attract significant attention, particularly his limited screen prints and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.