Andy Warhol Vintage 1986 " John Lennon " Limited Edition Large Fine Art Lithograph Print

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This Andy Warhol rare vintage 1986 " John Lennon " limited edition iconic large fine art lithograph print is an … more This Andy Warhol rare vintage 1986 " John Lennon " limited edition iconic large fine art lithograph print 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 1615/2400 from the edition of 2400, CMOA stamp on the reverse back side. It features iconic portrait artwork image created by Warhol titled " John Lennon ".

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 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.

John Lennon ( 1940 - 1980 ) was an award winning English born singer, songwriter, and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the band The Beatles. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in music history.

Andy Warhol became close friends with John Lennon throughout the 1970's. It was a time for the world's most eccentric artists to shine. Warhol was at the forefront of the Pop Art world in which musical icons often were his muse.

In 1986 Yoko Ono John's wife approached Warhol with photographs by Ian Macmillan who also photographed the cover of The Beatles Abbey Road album. Ono asked Andy to paint portraits of John based on those photos for the the cover of the posthumously released John Lennon's 1986 Album " Menlove Ave ". The result was an iconic collaborative image of two of the greatest creative artists of The Twentieth Century.

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.

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