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Andy Warhol
Rose
1954

About the Item

Andy Warhol is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. In the 1950s, he was an in-demand and celebrated illustrator working for New York's toniest publications (like Harper's Bazaar) and elegant shops (such as Bonwit Teller), in addition to many smaller independent fashion companies. He was renowned for his decidedly modern aesthetic that was gentle, playful and optimistic. During this era, Warhol repeatedly included a number of signature elements that reappeared in different advertisements, packaging or branding including butterflies, elongated shoes, angels and a very legible casually cursive font (that was often done by Warhol's mother). This striking illustration is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Warhol's commercial practice and signature aesthetic of the era. Here, the artist renders roses on either side of the sheet, giving the impression that he was either experimenting or preparing for a project. We can also deduce that this was done in the earlier part of the decade, before Warhol embraced the ball-point pen and was frugally trying to conserve paper. Realized with thick black ink, Warhol depicts the flowers in a stylized and whimsical way, an evocative style that is now synonymous with the artist's formative years as a commercial illustrator in New York City. Works like this exude elegance and vitality reminding us that Warhol was an exceptional and adroit draftsman. During Warhol's pop era the artist's hand receeds as he employs assistants and reproduction techniques. In the drawings from the 1950's we can truly understand and appreciate the artist working and experimenting in his studio. Questions about this piece? Contact us. Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment. Untitled "Double Rose" USA, circa 1954 Ink and graphite on paper, double-sided Estate number: AR 412.011 11.5"H 7"W (work) 8.25"H 4.25" (visible) 14"H 10.25"W (framed) Newly framed with museum glass Detailed condition report by request. Note: this work is accompanied by a provenance document from Christie's and the Warhol Estate and Foundation.

Creator:
Andy Warhol (1928 - 1987, American)
Creation Year:
1954
Dimensions:
Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Medium:
Paper,Ink,Graphite
Movement & Style:
American Modern
Period:
1950-1959
Condition:
Very good condition.
Gallery Location:
Toronto, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 03-241stDibs: LU215214047072

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Andy Warhol

The name of American artist Andy Warhol is all but synonymous with Pop art, the movement he helped shape in the 1960s. He was phenomenally prolific, and the archive of original photography, prints, drawings, paintings and other art that he left behind is beyond vast.

Andy Warhol is known for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Later in his career, Warhol expanded his oeuvre to include other forms of media, founding Interview magazine and producing fashion shoots and films on-site at the Factory, his world-famous studio in New York.

Born and educated in in Pittsburgh, Warhol moved to New York City in 1949 and built a successful career as a commercial illustrator. Although he made whimsical drawings as a hobby during these years, his career as a fine artist began in the mid-1950s with ink-blot drawings and hand-drawn silkscreens. The 1955 lithograph You Can Lead a Shoe to Water illustrates how he incorporated in his artwork advertising styles and techniques, in this case shoe commercials.

As a child, Warhol was often sick and spent much of his time in bed, where he would make sketches and put together collections of movie-star photographs. He described this period as formative in terms of his skills and interests. Indeed, Warhol remained obsessed with celebrities throughout his career, often producing series devoted to a famous face or an object from the popular culture, such as Chairman Mao or Campbell’s tomato soup. The 1967 silkscreen Marilyn 25 embodies his love of bright color and famous subjects.

Warhol was a prominent cultural figure in New York during the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. The Factory was a gathering place for the era’s celebrities, writers, drag queens and fellow artists, and collaboration was common. To this day, Warhol remains one of the most important artists of the 20th century and continues to exert influence on contemporary creators.

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