Andy Warhol (1928-1987) (after) - "Marilyn Monroe, 1967"

- Andy Warhol (after), "Marilyn Monroe, 1967", original offset print on heavyweight smooth satin paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density).

- Identification number: 3-8238-8826-9.

- Authorized edition 1993. Copyright The Andy Warhol Foundation.

- Discontinued items. Closed edition, available only in the secondary market (auctions, resellers, galleries, etc.)

- Size: 65 x 65 cm

- Condition: very good. Never framed, never exposed.

- Marilyn Monroe (1967) by Andy Warhol is one of the most iconic images of Pop Art and one of the most recognisable portraits in twentieth-century visual culture. Based on the legendary face of Marilyn Monroe, Warhol transformed celebrity, cinema and mass media into a bold artistic language where glamour, repetition and image-making became central themes of modern art. This 1967 version captures the essence of Warhol’s fascination with fame, beauty and the power of the reproduced image.

The work belongs to Warhol’s celebrated Marilyn series, created after the actress became one of the defining symbols of Hollywood and popular culture. Through high-contrast tones, graphic simplification and screenprint aesthetics, Warhol turned a photographic portrait into a timeless Pop Art icon. The image stands in direct dialogue with major figures such as Roy Lichtenstein, Tom Wesselmann, Mel Ramos, Robert Indiana, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, while also influencing later contemporary and urban artists including Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Karl Lagasse, Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst.

The striking black, white and grey palette gives this version a sophisticated and elegant presence, different from the brightly coloured Marilyn variations but equally powerful. Its monochrome intensity makes it especially suitable for contemporary interiors, vintage-inspired spaces, minimalist rooms and fashion-led decoration. The image combines Hollywood glamour with modern art, making it highly attractive for admirers of Pop Art prints, celebrity portraits, black and white wall decor and iconic twentieth-century imagery.

Warhol’s genius was his ability to understand how images circulate, repeat and become cultural symbols. In Marilyn Monroe, the face is no longer only a portrait, but a symbol of fame, desire, fragility and modern media culture. This visual power connects naturally with the work of David Hockney, Mark Rothko, Pierre Soulages, Gerhard Richter, Yayoi Kusama and Richard Prince, artists who, in very different ways, explored identity, colour, repetition, celebrity and the visual codes of contemporary life.

Within today’s broader collecting culture where fine art, vintage design, luxury names such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier, and popular icons like Star Wars, Pokémon and Lego can coexist in curated interiors Warhol’s Marilyn remains one of the strongest and most searched images in the art market. The current trend for bold statement pieces, fashion photography, Pop Art decoration and celebrity-driven wall art makes this work especially desirable for modern homes, luxury interiors, studios and design-led spaces.