Holy Cats By Andy Warhol's Mother.

Warhol, Andy; Julia Warhola

Published by Privately Printed, New York, 1954

About this Item

First and only edition of JuliaÂWarhola's delightfully illustrated book of cats. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers over boards, illustrated with twenty off-set lithographs on various colored paper after Julia Warhol. Presentation copy, inscribed by Andy Warhol on the front free endpaper, "to inga and Miss Meow from Andy Warhols mother's son." In very good condition, thin portion lacking, some toning to the front and rear boards. Housed in a custom slipcase with folding chemise. Rare and desirable signed. Andy Warhol, a leading figure in the Pop Art movement, had a close relationship with his mother, Julia Warhola, who was also an artist. Originally from Slovakia, Julia moved to the United States and greatly influenced Warholâ s artistic development, particularly through her calligraphic and illustrative skills. In 1954, she published 'Holy Cats by Andy Warholâ s Mother', a whimsical book featuring her hand-drawn illustrations of cats accompanied by religious and poetic text. The book reflects her distinctive artistic style and deep Catholic faith, themes that also permeated Warholâ s work. Their collaboration highlights the intersection of folk and commercial art in Warholâ s career, demonstrating how personal and familial influences shaped his approach to art and design.

Seller Inventory # 147827

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Holy Cats By Andy Warhol's Mother.
• Publisher: Privately Printed, New York
• Publication Date: 1954
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • First Edition