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Details
- Dimensions
- 23.62ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 23.62ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Artist
- Andy Warhol
- Brand
- Andy Warhol
- Designer
- Andy Warhol
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Lithograph
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Royal Blue
- Condition Notes
- It is in excellent " like new " very clean condition with very light signs of handling. It has never … moreIt is in excellent " like new " very clean condition with very light signs of handling. It has never been framed. Please see photos for condition reference. less
- Description
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This Andy Warhol rare vintage 1986 limited edition Myth Series large fine art lithograph print " Superman " 1981, is …
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This Andy Warhol rare vintage 1986 limited edition Myth Series large fine art lithograph print " Superman " 1981, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.
The fine art lithograph print is published by The Carnegie Museum of Art ( CMOA ) in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, the city of Warhol's birthplace. Printed in a series of limited edition color lithograph prints by the museum in 1986. The print is signed in the plate, hand numbered 1939/2400 from the edition of 2400, CMOA stamp on the reverse back side. It features an artwork image originally created by Warhol in 1981 titled " Superman ".
Andy Warhol ( 1928 - 1987 ) is one of the singularly most well known Contemporary artists of all time. His imagery is recognized worldwide. His infamous life, artworks, and creative endeavors are like no other artist. He is credited as the very first artist to use common everyday objects and view them in a completely different way while paying homage to their role in our society. Glorifying the common as the beautiful. His technique utilizing a silkscreen method combined with hand finishing in a signature palette of vibrant color hues make the work stand on its own and loved by millions.
Warhol's Superman is from the " Myths " series of artworks created in 1981 that exemplifies his nostalgia for America's enchanted past, and love of his heroic childhood idols. For his selection o subjects for The Myths Portfolio of ten fictional characters from twentieth Century pop culture, Warhol chose from classic Hollywood films, literature and television to reflect and transform true American idols into Pop Art icons. As a child he found comfort in Superman comics - an unlikely hero he idolized.
The Myths Portfolio encompasses Warhol's personal life experience and the magic of 20th Century American Pop Culture. The Superman artwork is one of the most coveted images by collectors of all the Warhol art works.
The rare out of print large lithograph print measures 23 5/8" W X 23 5/8" H. It is printed on high quality heavyweight premium paper stock with vibrant ink colors in a matte finish.
It is in excellent " like new " very clean condition with very light signs of handling. It has never been framed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price.
** This print will be packed and shipped flat less
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