Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Hunt for the best

Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Hunt for the best, 2013.

Lithograph on carton board in 26 colors. 56 x 47 cm image on 79 x 59 cm sheet, from an edition of 199. Signed, dated and numbered.

Catalogue raisonné: Hilger GL 3-13

Condition: Very good condition. 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-name products such as chocolate, cigarettes, or beverages. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely associated with Pop Art giants like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Tom Wesselmann. His works combine consumer critique with erotic imagery and today are represented in major museums as well as international private collections. In the art market, Ramos’s paintings and graphics attract considerable attention, particularly his limited-edition screenprints and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.

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