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An extension of his fascination with celebrity, the Mao paintings utilize Warhol’s characteristic silkscreen process to transfer to canvas one of the most recognized portraits in the world: the photograph of Mao reproduced throughout China during the Cultural Revolution (1966–76).
Aug 30, 2023 · Learn about Andy Warhol's Mao series, a collection of silkscreen prints featuring the Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Discover why Warhol chose Mao as a subject, how he created his works, and what they reveal about his political views and the pop art movement.
A large-scale silkscreen portrait of the Chinese leader Mao Zedong by the Pop artist Andy Warhol, created in 1972. The work mimics the style of propaganda posters and explores the cult of personality surrounding Mao.
Overview. Provenance. Exhibition History. References. Title: Mao. Artist: Andy Warhol (American, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1928–1987 New York) Date: 1972. Medium: Acrylic and silkscreen on canvas. Dimensions: 14 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 11 ft. 4 1/2 in. (448.3 × 346.7 cm) Classification: Paintings. Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Brant, 1977.
Portfolio. Department. Drawings and Prints. There are 10 works in this portfolio online. Andy Warhol has 271 works online. There are 25,978 prints online. We have identified these works in the following photos from our exhibition history. Printsequence. Oct 3, 1975–Jan 18, 1976. 2 other works identified. How we identified these works. Andy Warhol.
Title: Mao Tse-Tung. Artist: Andy Warhol (American, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1928–1987 New York) Subject: Mao Zedong (Chinese, 1893–1976) Printer: Styria Studio (New York, NY) Publisher: Castelli Graphics. Date: 1972. Medium: Portfolio of ten screenprints. Dimensions: Sheet: 36 × 36 in. (91.4 × 91.4 cm) Classification: Prints
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