Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Gee Gee
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Description from the seller
Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Gee Gee, 1997,
Lithograph on buff board 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. 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, often combined with brand products such as chocolate, cigarettes, or beverages. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely associated with Pop Art icons 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 graphics attract considerable attention, especially his limited silkscreens and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.
The artwork has always been stored flat and is rolled only briefly for transport.
Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Gee Gee, 1997,
Lithograph on buff board 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. 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, often combined with brand products such as chocolate, cigarettes, or beverages. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely associated with Pop Art icons 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 graphics attract considerable attention, especially his limited silkscreens and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.
The artwork has always been stored flat and is rolled only briefly for transport.
Details
Artist
Mel Ramos (1935-2018)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
200
Title of artwork
Gee Gee
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
North America
Year
1997
Condition
Good condition
Height
73 cm
Width
56.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Nude
Style
Pop Art
Period
1990-2000
Sold with frame
No
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