
Speed Skater, from Art and Sports Portfolio (see F. & S. 303)
This unique screenprint from Warhol's Art and Sports Portfolio captures the dynamic energy of speed skating through his characteristic bold use of color and repetition, showcasing the artist's fascination with athletic movement and modern spectacle. Created on premium Arches 88 paper, the work exemplifies Warhol's screenprinting technique, which allowed him to produce vibrant, layered compositions that flatten the picture plane while emphasizing the subject's kinetic intensity. The portfolio series, to which this work belongs, demonstrates Warhol's ongoing exploration of American popular culture and his ability to elevate contemporary sporting subjects into fine art through mechanical reproduction and vivid chromatic variation.
- Medium
- Unique screenprint in colours, on Arches 88 paper, the full sheet.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 23, 2025
Lot 10
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