Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Mixed Nuts

Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Mixed Nuts, 2008.

Enamel on steel. 70 x 50 x 3 cm. Signed and numbered (A.P.)

Provenance: Private collection, Vienna.

Condition: Very good. Illustrations are part of the condition description.

Biography
Mel Ramos (1935–2018) is regarded as one of the most significant American Pop Art artists. He gained fame 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 associated with Pop Art giants 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 screenprints and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.