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Mel Ramos — Mädchen
Mel Ramos

Mädchen

A voluptuous female nude is rendered in the slick, polished style characteristic of Mel Ramos's Pop Art aesthetic, her idealized form presented with bold, luminous color and a smooth, commercial-illustration quality. The figure recalls the glossy imagery of mid-century pin-up culture, blending fine art tradition with the visual language of mass media and advertisement. Ramos's confident brushwork and vibrant palette transform the classical nude into a distinctly American Pop sensibility.

Medium
oil on canvas

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

February 10, 2016

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Mel Ramos, Mädchen

A voluptuous female nude is rendered in the slick, polished style characteristic of Mel Ramos's Pop Art aesthetic, her idealized form presented with bold, luminous color and a smooth, commercial-illustration quality. The figure recalls the glossy imagery of mid-century pin-up culture, blending fine art tradition with the visual language of mass media and advertisement. Ramos's confident brushwork and vibrant palette transform the classical nude into a distinctly American Pop sensibility.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Painting, 20th Century, Commercial Aesthetic, Male Artist, Glamour Art, Commercial Imagery, Female Figure, American Artist, Pin-Up Style, Pop Art, Nude, Established Artist, Warm Tones, Vibrant Colors, Playful Mood, Oil on Canvas

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