
Electric Chair (F. & S. 78)
Andy Warhol's screenprint depicts an electric chair, a symbol of capital punishment and American justice system. The work employs Warhol's signature bold colors and repetition technique, transforming a grim subject into a visually striking pop art composition. The piece confronts viewers with the visual reality of execution while questioning society's relationship with death and punishment.
- Medium
- Screenprint in colours, on wove paper, the full sheet.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 18, 2023
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