Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Gee Gee

Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Gee Gee, 1997,

Lithography on Büttenkarton in 27 colors. 48 x 47 cm on 73 x 56.5 cm, from an edition of 200. Signed and numbered.

Catalogue raisonné: Hilger GL 2-97

Condition: Very good condition. 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 famous for his humorous and provocative depictions of pin-up girls, which he often combined with brand-name products such as chocolates, 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 now represented in major museums as well as international private collections. In the art market, Ramos’s paintings and prints attract considerable attention, particularly his limited silkscreens and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.

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