Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Starkist
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Description from the seller
Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Starkist, 2014.
Lithography on pasteboard in 31 colors. 63.5 x 46.3 cm on 80.5 x 59 cm, from an edition of 200. Signed and numbered.
Catalogue raisonné: Hilger GL 1-14
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-name products such as chocolate, cigarettes, or beverages. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely connected with Pop Art luminaries like 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 considerable attention, particularly his limited silkscreens and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.
The print has always been stored flat and will be briefly rolled for transport.
Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Starkist, 2014.
Lithography on pasteboard in 31 colors. 63.5 x 46.3 cm on 80.5 x 59 cm, from an edition of 200. Signed and numbered.
Catalogue raisonné: Hilger GL 1-14
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-name products such as chocolate, cigarettes, or beverages. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely connected with Pop Art luminaries like 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 considerable attention, particularly his limited silkscreens and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.
The print has always been stored flat and will be briefly rolled for transport.
Details
Artist
Mel Ramos (1935-2018)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
200
Title of artwork
Starkist
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
North America
Year
2014
Condition
Good condition
Height
80.5 cm
Width
59 cm
Depiction/theme
Nude
Style
Pop Art
Period
2010-2020
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No
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