Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Giant Panda
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Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Giant Panda, 2012.
Lithograph on carton board in 36 colors. 65 x 73 cm on 88 x 100 cm, from an edition of 199.
Condition: Very good. The 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 paired with branded products such as chocolate, cigarettes, or beverages. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely associated 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-edition screenprints and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.
The print has always been stored flat and is only briefly rolled for transport.
Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Giant Panda, 2012.
Lithograph on carton board in 36 colors. 65 x 73 cm on 88 x 100 cm, from an edition of 199.
Condition: Very good. The 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 paired with branded products such as chocolate, cigarettes, or beverages. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely associated 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-edition screenprints and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.
The print has always been stored flat and is only briefly rolled for transport.
Details
Artist
Mel Ramos (1935-2018)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
199
Title of artwork
Giant Panda
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
North America
Year
2012
Condition
Good condition
Height
88 cm
Width
100 cm
Depiction/theme
Nude
Style
Pop Art
Period
1980-1990
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No
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