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Andy Warhol — Gondola with Two Figures
Andy Warhol

Gondola with Two Figures

Andy Warhol's *Gondola with Two Figures* is a delicate work rendered in ink and Dr. Martin's Aniline dye on Strathmore paper, showcasing the artist's early illustrative style before his rise as a Pop Art icon. The fluid ink lines define the graceful silhouette of a gondola carrying two figures, while the vibrant aniline dye washes beneath infuse the composition with luminous, translucent color. This piece reflects Warhol's skillful draftsmanship and his ability to blend whimsy with elegance in his formative commercial and fine art work.

Medium
ink and Dr. Martin's Aniline dye on Strathmore paper

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

February 11, 2014

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Andy Warhol, Gondola with Two Figures

Andy Warhol's *Gondola with Two Figures* is a delicate work rendered in ink and Dr. Martin's Aniline dye on Strathmore paper, showcasing the artist's early illustrative style before his rise as a Pop Art icon. The fluid ink lines define the graceful silhouette of a gondola carrying two figures, while the vibrant aniline dye washes beneath infuse the composition with luminous, translucent color. This piece reflects Warhol's skillful draftsmanship and his ability to blend whimsy with elegance in his formative commercial and fine art work.

Medium
ink and Dr. Martin's Aniline dye on Strathmore paper
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Ink And Dye, Figures, American, Pop Art, Illustration, Modern, Gondola

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Alex Capecelatro, Art Institute of Chicago, Sebastián Naranjo, Derek Jones, Lisa Rembrandt, Nicholas Blum, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Nick Phoenix