Andy Warhol Estate Vintage 1989 Framed Pop Art Lithograph Print " Cow " 1971

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This Andy Warhol Estate rare vintage 1989 custom framed Pop Art collector's lithograph print " Cow " 1971, is an … more This Andy Warhol Estate rare vintage 1989 custom framed Pop Art collector's lithograph print " Cow " 1971, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The Pop Art print is produced by Te Neues Publishing Company in 1989, printed in Germany with the licensed authorized rights of The Estate & The Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts. It features an iconic artwork image originally created by Warhol in 1971 titled " Cow ".

This is a rare opportunity for true Warhol fans and collectors as this coveted image Pop Art print is long out of print and very scarce to find. The official " AW " Foundation seal of authenticity is printed on the print in the lower right corner.

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, art works, 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 works stand on its own and loved by millions.

The inspiration for this cow from 1971 came from Ivan Karp, an instrumental art dealer in the 1960's. Karp once told Warhol " Why don't you paint some cows, they're so wonderfully pastoral and such a durable image in the history of the arts ". Gerard Malanga, Warhol's printer was the one who chose the photograph of the cow. But ultimately, it was what Warhol did with this image that made the final product so interesting. He used a bold high contrast color scheme, which made the bovine animal a humorous and strangely exciting subject matter. The Cow Series was first shown at Warhol's exhibition at The Whitney Museum in 1971, and remains one of his most recognizable and iconic images.

The rare out of print framed collector's Pop Art print measures 13 5/8" W X 17 1/8" H X 1" D. It is custom framed with glass in a Contemporary Modern matte eggshell finish navy marine blue wood frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent " like new " condition. The print is in excellent " like new " very clean condition consistent with age and very light signs of handling. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less