
Prince Charles
1982
Andy Warhol's "Prince Charles" employs his signature silkscreen printing technique to create a vibrant portrait of the British royal, rendered in Warhol's characteristic flat planes of bold, contrasting color. The work exemplifies Warhol's fascination with celebrity and power, transforming the prince's photograph into a mass produced image that questions the nature of uniqueness and fame in contemporary culture. Created during the height of Warhol's pop art movement in the 1970s, the portrait reflects his artistic practice of elevating popular and political figures to the status of fine art subjects.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 11, 2024
Lot 109
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