Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Miss Kiss

Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Miss Kiss, 2012.

Lithography on carton board in 22 colors. 59.5 x 44.5 cm on 80 x 60 cm, from an edition of 199. Signed and numbered.

Catalog raisonné: Hilger GL 3-12

Condition: Very good. 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, which he 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 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 graphics attract considerable attention, especially his limited screenprints and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.

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