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Andy Warhol — Work Boots (Positive)
Andy Warhol

Work Boots (Positive)

A pair of sturdy work boots is rendered in Warhol's signature silkscreen style, with bold, flat areas of synthetic polymer paint enhancing the graphic quality of the image. The "positive" designation suggests a straightforward rendering of the subject, where the forms are defined by direct color application rather than a reversed or high-contrast negative effect. True to Warhol's fascination with everyday objects, the humble work boot is elevated to the status of fine art, inviting viewers to reconsider the aesthetic potential of ordinary, utilitarian items.

Medium
synthetic polymer, silkscreen ink on canvas

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 16, 2014

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Andy Warhol, Work Boots (Positive)

A pair of sturdy work boots is rendered in Warhol's signature silkscreen style, with bold, flat areas of synthetic polymer paint enhancing the graphic quality of the image. The "positive" designation suggests a straightforward rendering of the subject, where the forms are defined by direct color application rather than a reversed or high-contrast negative effect. True to Warhol's fascination with everyday objects, the humble work boot is elevated to the status of fine art, inviting viewers to reconsider the aesthetic potential of ordinary, utilitarian items.

Medium
synthetic polymer, silkscreen ink on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Industrial, Silkscreen And Synthetic Polymer, Red and Black, 20th Century, Bold, Work Boots, American, Pop Art, Iconic, Ready-Made

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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