Andy Warhol - Signed "Flash - November 22, 1963" Green Edition, 1968, Framed - RARE Collectors Item

ANDY WARHOL

Published by Racolin Press, Inc., Briarcliff Manor, New York., 1968

About this Item

Andy Warhol - Signed " Flash - November 22, 1963 " *** Rare Screenprint on light cardboard from the portfolio : Flash - November 22, 1963. Signed in ball-point pen by Andy Warhol on the reverse. Numbered on the reverse, limited edition of 200. Dated 1963 - 1968. Printer : Aetna Silkscreen Products, Inc., New York. Publisher : Racolin Press, Inc., Briarcliff Manor, New York. Literature : Feldman & Schellmann, A Catalogue Raisonné 1962-1987, II.37. *** Professionally framed in an exclusive, handcrafted deep white wooden frame, with PLEXIGLAS® Optical HC, which is scratch-resistant and UV-protective. This high-quality plexiglass offers exceptional depth and clarity while being significantly lighter than glass. Size framed : approx. 60 x 60 cm. *** In 1968, Andy Warhol produced the "Flash November 22, 1963" portfolio, a series of 11 screenprints reflecting on the media's portrayal of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The term "Flash" references the news bulletins that interrupted broadcasts to announce the tragic event. * Each print in the series employs vibrant colors. This green print features a green-tinted image of the rifle associated with the assassination, emphasizing Warhol's commentary on the intersection of violence and media spectacle. * Warhol's "Flash" series serves as a critical examination of how mass media shapes public perception, particularly in the context of sensational events. By utilizing imagery sourced from newspapers and television broadcasts, Warhol underscores the pervasive influence of media in contemporary society. * ***** Pop Art movement emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, transforming everyday objects, advertising, and mass media into bold, colorful artworks. Artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, David Hockney, Robert Rauschenberg, Alex Katz, Allen Jones, Jim Dine, Mel Ramos, Julian Opie, Sigmar Polke, and Robert Indiana blurred the line between commercial and fine art ***** SHIPPING: Worldwide shipping available *** CONDITION: in very good condition *****.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Andy Warhol - Signed "Flash - November 22, 1963" Green Edition, 1968, Framed - RARE Collectors Item
• Publisher: Racolin Press, Inc., Briarcliff Manor, New York.
• Publication Date: 1968
• Binding: Kein Einband
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Dust Jacket Condition: Sehr gut
• Signed: Signatur des Verfassers
• Seller catalogs:
  • Pop Art
  • Signed Prints
  • Top 100 Artists