Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Caramia Caramello

Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Caramia Caramello, 2007.

Color serigraph on pasteboard in 28 colors. 94.5 x 58 cm on 114 x 69.7 cm, from an edition of 199. Signed, dated and numbered.

Catalogue raisonné: Hilger GS 3-07

Condition: Very good condition. The illustrations are part of the condition description.

Biography
Mel Ramos (1935–2018) is regarded as one of the most important American Pop Art artists. He became known for his humorous and provocative depictions of pin-up girls, which he often paired with-branded products such as chocolate, cigarettes, or drinks. Ramos studied art at Sacramento State College in California and was closely associated with Pop Art giants such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Tom Wesselmann. His works combine consumer critique with erotic visual language and are today represented in major museums as well as international private collections. In the art market, Ramos’s paintings and graphics attract strong attention, especially his limited silkscreens and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.

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