Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Starkist

Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Starkist, 2014.

Lithography on Büttenkarton 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. Images are part of the condition description.

Biography
Mel Ramos (1935–2018) is regarded as one of the most important 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 such as 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. On the art market, Ramos’s paintings and graphics attract considerable attention, particularly his limited screenprints and lithographs, which appeal to a broad audience of collectors.

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