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

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

Lithography on boxboard in 26 colors. 56 x 47 cm on 79 x 59 cm, from an edition of 199. Signed, dated and numbered.

Catalogue raisonné: Hilger GL 3-13

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 branded products such as chocolate, cigarettes, or beverages. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely connected 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’ paintings and prints have attracted considerable attention, particularly his limited silkscreens and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.

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