Mel Ramos (1935-2018) - Peek-A-Boo (the towel)

Mel Ramos (1935-2018), Hav-A-Havana #9, 2014. No reserve price!

Digital print in 34 colors. 24 x 18 cm on 29 x 22 cm, from an edition of 999. Signed and numbered.

Catalogue raisonné: Hilger GL 7-15

Condition: Very good condition. 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 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’s paintings and prints attract high attention, particularly his limited screenprints and lithographs, which appeal to a broad collector audience.

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