Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn)

Andy Warhol

Created:

Movement:

1967

Pop Art

key Notes:

Pop Art Iconography, Vibrant Color Palette

Dimensions:

91.4 × 91.4 cm (36 × 36 in.)

medium:

Color screenprint on cream card

Difficulty:

Easy

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story of the work:

"Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn)" by Andy Warhol is a silkscreen print that exemplifies Warhol's fascination with celebrity culture and mass media, created shortly after Monroe's death in 1962. The work, produced by Aetna Silkscreen Products and published by Factory Additions, is part of Warhol's iconic series that utilizes a publicity still from the 1953 film "Niagara," highlighting the interplay between fame, tragedy, and consumerism.

Description of the work:

"Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn)" by Andy Warhol is a color screenprint that features a stylized portrait of the iconic actress, characterized by bold, flat areas of color and a simplified, graphic quality. The work employs vibrant hues, such as bright pinks and yellows, to emphasize Monroe's lips, eyeshadow, and hair, creating a striking contrast against the cream card background.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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