Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Banana Split

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

Screenprint on hardboard 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 condition. 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 brand products such as chocolate, cigarettes or drinks. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely connected with the giants of Pop Art like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Tom Wesselmann. His works combine 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 significant attention, particularly his limited silkscreens and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.

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