Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Banana Split

Mel Ramos (1935–2018), Banana Split, 2000.

Serigraphy on heavy cardboard in 19 colors. 65 x 76 cm on 88 x 100 cm, from an edition of 199. Signed and numbered.

Catalogue raisonné: Hilger GL 3-00

Condition: Very good. The illustrations 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, which he often combined with branded products such as chocolate, cigarettes, or beverages. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely associated with Pop Art heavyweights like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Tom Wesselmann. His works blend 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 command high attention, particularly his limited serigraphs and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.

The artwork has always been stored flat and is only briefly rolled for transport.