Andy Warhol
Mao (F. & S. II.95), 1972
Screenprint in colours, 1972, signed in blue ball-point pen verso, stamp-numbered 47/250 (total edition includes 50 artist's proofs), on Beckett High White paper, framed
Sheet: 913 by 914mm 35⅞ by 36in
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Andy Warhol's 'Mao (F. & S. II.95)' is a 1972 screenprint in colours, showcasing Warhol's iconic style and fascination with political figures. The piece is signed in blue ball-point pen...
Andy Warhol's "Mao (F. & S. II.95)" is a 1972 screenprint in colours, showcasing Warhol's iconic style and fascination with political figures. The piece is signed in blue ball-point pen on the verso and is stamp-numbered 47 out of an edition of 250, which also includes 50 artist's proofs. Created on Beckett High White paper, the artwork measures 913 by 914 mm (35⅞ by 36 inches) and is presented framed. This work exemplifies Warhol's exploration of mass media and celebrity culture through the depiction of the Chinese leader Mao Zedong.