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Robert Indiana โ€” Lillian Russell
Robert Indiana

Lillian Russell

Robert Indiana's lithographic portrait of Lillian Russell celebrates the legendary American entertainer and Gibson Girl icon through the artist's characteristic bold, graphic style. Created as a tribute to the late 19th and early 20th century performer, the work employs Indiana's signature use of vibrant colors and simplified forms to capture Russell's glamorous persona and cultural significance. The lithograph exemplifies Indiana's interest in American popular culture and his technique of elevating commercial imagery and portraiture into fine art.

Medium
Lithograph

๐Ÿ”จ Auction Lot

March Modern & Contemporary Art

March 25, 2026

Lot 238

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Robert Indiana, Lillian Russell

Robert Indiana's lithographic portrait of Lillian Russell celebrates the legendary American entertainer and Gibson Girl icon through the artist's characteristic bold, graphic style. Created as a tribute to the late 19th and early 20th century performer, the work employs Indiana's signature use of vibrant colors and simplified forms to capture Russell's glamorous persona and cultural significance. The lithograph exemplifies Indiana's interest in American popular culture and his technique of elevating commercial imagery and portraiture into fine art.

Medium
Lithograph
Seen at
RoGallery, Long Island City, NY

Related themes

Theatrical Aesthetic, 20th Century, Mixed Media, Graphic Design, American Artist, Pop Art, Celebrity Subject, Portrait, Silkscreen Print, Bold And Vibrant

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery