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What is the meaning of Andy Warhol’s soup cans?

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What is the meaning of Andy Warhol’s soup cans?
What the meaning of Andy Warhol's artwork Soup Cans is largely comes down to personal interpretation. When asked about his work, Warhol said he painted the cans because he liked soup. Some art critics believe they represent consumerism because Campbell's is a popular soup brand. You'll find a collection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
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San Francisco Museum of Art (Pepper Pot) Vinyl Banner /// Andy Warhol Soup Can
By Andy Warhol
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Warhol's 1962 painting "Campbell's Soup Can (Pepper Pot)" most recently sold at Christie's New York, NY as lot No. 33 on May 13, 2008 for $7,097,000.
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Re-Framed Andy Warhol Soup Can Lithograph on Linen in Round Oiled Wood Frame
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Round Top, TX
Oiled Wood Frame
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Linen, Glass, Wood, Paper

Andy Warhol -- Campbell's Soup Can (Tomato)
By Andy Warhol
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Andy Warhol Campbell's Soup Can (Tomato), 1966 Screenprint in colors on shopping bag from an edition of an unknown size Size 48.9 x 43.2 cm Published by the Institute of Contemporary...
Category

1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Andy Warhol "Campbell's Soup Can on Shopping Bag"
By Andy Warhol
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Warhol, Andy Title: Campbell's Soup Can on Shopping Bag Date: 1966 Medium: Color Screenprint on Shopping Bag Unframed Dimensions: 19" x 16.5" Framed Dimensions: 30" x 2...
Category

1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Color, Screen

Andy Warhol American Modern Red Rim Campbell's Soup Can Pattern Soup Bowl
By Andy Warhol
Located in Queens, NY
SET OF 8 Andy Warhol American Modern soup bowls featuring a red rim and a can of Campbell's tomato soup in the center against a white background.
Category

20th Century American Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Other

Andy Warhol The Souper Dress (Andy Warhol Campbells)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Andy Warhol The Souper Dress c. 1965-1967: Inspired by Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans, this dress was sold by the Campbell’s Soup Company in the late 1960s as a form of advertise...
Category

1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Paper, Screen

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