106 - “Mao,” poster after Andy Warhol (Pittsburgh 1928–1987 New York)

“Mao,” poster after Andy Warhol (Pittsburgh 1928–1987 New York) Color print on paper, framed behind Plexiglas. On the left margin of the print, the inscription reads “© 1974 Andy Warhol Mao”; on the right margin, “Musée Galliera February 23 – March 18 Open from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.” A bust portrait of Mao Zedong in black outline with a purple color field against a light background. Reproduction based on the color silkscreen motif published in 1974 on the occasion of the exhibition at the Musée Galliera in Paris. Sheet with minimal surface waviness. Sheet edges and reverse side not visible. Plexiglass with isolated superficial scratches. Viewing dimensions 101 × 75.3 cm, frame dimensions 106.2 × 81.3 cm. Warhol is considered one of the most important figures of American Pop Art; beginning in 1972, he explored the image of Mao Zedong in numerous paintings and silkscreen prints. Condition: I–II