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Patrick Nagel Contemporary Art

American, 1945-1984

Patrick Nagel generated a series of 15 different commemorative silkscreens that were produced over a four-year period, which were later published after his death in 1984. Only one printed edition of each commemorative was done. Screen-signed by Nagel before going to print, today these commemoratives are widely collected, because of their beauty and high-quality printing.

The feeling of Patrick Nagel's prints and paintings is reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints as well as of Art Deco styling, yet it is completely contemporary and universal in appeal. His synthesized components of graphic design, fashion illustration and a sensuous approach to painting the figure into a stylized personal vision altered attitudes toward illustrating fashions in the 80s.

In addition to paintings, Nagel created more than 60 graphic editions, posters, commemorative editions and several commissions for Playboy and Architectural Digest, as well as the 1983 Duran Duran album cover for what became the number one record in the world. Beginning with his distinctive work for Playboy, Nagel's reputation as a designer was well-recognized and he produced numerous magazine covers and illustrations over the years.

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Creator: Patrick Nagel
Large Patrick Nagel Vintage 1980s Female Portrait Poster in New Frame
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s Patrick Nagel poster in new frame. This vintage poster is actually mounted to foam core. The original poster is housed in a new black poster frame with acrylic panel pr...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Patrick Nagel Contemporary Art

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Pair of Patrick Nagel Vintage 1980s Framed Female Portrait Prints
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s Patrick Nagel posters in black frames. The larger vintage poster is actually mounted to foam core. The original poster is housed in...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Patrick Nagel Contemporary Art

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Questions About Patrick Nagel Contemporary Art
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    Patrick Nagel illustrated the “Nagel woman,” a woman drawn from the inspiration of the women in his life. While the “Nagel woman” is no one person specifically, she tends to have black hair and white skin, reflecting Japanese art influence. Shop a collection of Patrick Nagel artwork on 1stDibs.
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