Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Hav-A-Havana #5

Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Hav-A-Havana #5, 2002.

Lithography on cardboard in 24 colors. 37.5 x 81.5 cm on 53.7 x 90.5 cm, from an edition of 199. Signed and numbered.

Catalogue raisonné: Hilger GL 2-02

Condition: Very good condition. The images 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 paired 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 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. In the art market, Ramos’s paintings and prints attract considerable attention, especially his limited-edition silkscreens and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.

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