Pop art is a movement, started in the 1950s, that uses imagery from popular culture.

What does pop art mean?

Pop art refers to a movement that emerged during the mid- to late-1950s. It is art based on popular culture and mass media and works to critique traditional fine art values. Find many different works under the Pop art category on 1stDibs.

Who was the founder of Pop art?

There was no single founder of Pop art, as many artists contributed to the development of the movement. Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the unconventional new style. Although Hamilton and other British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts.Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent American Pop artist. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Pop art.

What is British Pop art?

British Pop art is a style of art that emerged in the United Kingdom during the 1950s. British artist Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, which reacted to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Although British artists launched the Pop art movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Pop art.

What influenced Pop Art?

Pop art was influenced by advertising and other forms of mass marketing

Is Pop Art postmodern?

Yes, Pop art is considered postmodern.

Why is it called Pop art?

The reason why it is called Pop art is that artists who participated in the movement drew inspiration from popular, or "pop," culture. One of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. Its practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. They drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Pop art.

Who is the father of Pop art?

Opinions vary on who the father of Pop art may be. Pop art emerged in the 1950s in Britain and flourished in 1960s-era America as a reaction to postwar mass consumerism. Some argue that Andy Warhol deserves the title because he helped shape the movement during the 1960s. However, other artists like Eduardo Paolozzi and Richard Hamilton began producing what’s now considered Pop art a decade earlier. Other artists who made important contributions to Pop art include Marta Minujín, Claes Oldenburg, Rosalyn Drexler, James Rosenquist, Peter Blake and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Pop Art.

Why did Pop art start?

Pop art started because artists sought to react to the mass consumerism of the 1950s with the goal of putting popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Works associated with Pop art are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners endeavored to challenge the status quo. Pop artists broke with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and made pointed statements about current events. Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage ‘Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing?’ is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, but Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Pop art.

Who is famous for creating Pop art?

Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists .

How did Pop art influence fashion?

The bright colors and graphic patterns and imagery of Pop art continue to influence fashion, prompting the industry’s designers to integrate provocative color pairings and visuals commonly associated with mass media and advertising into their garments. You can see examples of this in iconic pieces by Pierre Cardin, Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood as well as in the work of many contemporary designers. Specifically, the well-known portraits that Andy Warhol created of celebrities and pop culture figures made their way into fashion by designers who incorporated images of popular celebrities into their clothing designs.

What is the most famous piece of Pop art?

Opinions vary as to what the most famous piece of Pop art is. Two major contenders for the title are Andy Warhol's 1961–62 series Campbell's Soup Cans and Roy Lichtenstein's 1963 diptych painting Whaam!. Other notable Pop art works include A Bigger Splash by David Hockney, Flag by Jasper Johns, Crying Girl by Roy Lichtenstein, Radiant Baby by Keith Haring, the Marilyn Triptych by Andy Warhol, and Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Pop art.

Who is considered the founder of Pop art?

Who is considered the father of Pop art is open for debate. Some experts give the title to Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Others may argue that Roy Lichtenstein deserves the credit, as his work drawing from print media helped to define the style. Another potential candidate is Richard Hamilton, whose 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the Pop art movement. Shop a diverse assortment of Pop art on 1stDibs.

What started the Pop art movement?

Artists in the United Kingdom started the Pop art movement as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. London-born artist Richard Hamilton is widely believed to have had a pioneering role in Pop art, which drew on imagery from popular culture - comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media - to create paintings and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Andy Warhol , Roy Lichtenstein and Rosalyn Drexler are some of the American artists associated with the history of Pop art . Find original Pop art on 1stDibs.

Is Alex Katz's style Pop art?

Yes, Alex Katz's style is Pop art. During the 1950s, he experimented with collage and painting on aluminum sheets, with his later work in the 1960s drawing inspiration from film and advertising. In the 1970s, Katz expanded into portrait groups that regularly depicted the cultural scene of New York. In the 1980s, he extended his focus to fashion and its supermodels. These sources of inspiration align with Pop art's focus on transforming elements of popular culture into fine art. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alex Katz art.

Why did Roy Lichtenstein paint Pop art?

Roy Lichtenstein painted Pop art to comment on geopolitical and social issues of his time. He patterned his work off of mass media like advertising and comic books to help convey his messages. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Roy Lichtenstein art.

When did Roy Lichtenstein start Pop art?

Roy Lichtenstein started producing Pop art in the 1950s. His work drew inspiration from advertisements and comic books. In the 1960s, his work became widely known, and today, historians credit him with greatly influencing the Pop art movement. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Roy Lichtenstein art.

Cowboy Pop Art

Warhol Cowboys And Indians

Natasha HeidlerFour Framed Ghost Rider Cowboy - Pop Art Color Photograph, 2011

$2,696

Four Framed Ghost Rider Cowboy - Pop Art Color Photograph

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

A set of four framed artworks, Ghost Rider Cowboy Blue, Purple Cyan and Mauve, pop art photograph by Natasha Heidler.

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Natasha HeidlerFour Framed Ghost Rider Cowboy - Pop Art Color Photograph, 2011

$925

Four Framed Ghost Rider Cowboy - Pop Art Color Photograph

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

A set of four framed artworks, Ghost Rider Cowboy Blue, Purple Cyan and Mauve, pop art photograph by Natasha Heidler.

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Matt Straub"I Ain't Going Nowhere" Oil on Canvas Cowboy POP Art

$4,850

"I Ain't Going Nowhere" Oil on Canvas Cowboy POP Art

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of the artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Matt Straub"It's a Trap" Urban Cowboy Oil on canvas 30x24 cowboy POP art Southwest painting, 2020

$4,850

"It's a Trap" Urban Cowboy Oil on canvas 30x24 cowboy POP art Southwest painting

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of the artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Matt Straub"Black Sun at High Noon" oil on canvas 42x32 original Cowboy Pop art painting, 2013

$6,000

"Black Sun at High Noon" oil on canvas 42x32 original Cowboy Pop art painting

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of the artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Matt Straub"End of The Trail" #17 Acrylic, Spray paint & Silkscreen Cowgirl western POP art

$2,200

"End of The Trail" #17 Acrylic, Spray paint & Silkscreen Cowgirl western POP art

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of the artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Spray Paint, Acrylic

Natasha HeidlerGhost Rider Cowboy Mauve - Pop Art Color Photograph, 2011

$674

Ghost Rider Cowboy Mauve - Pop Art Color Photograph

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Ghost Rider Cowboy (Mauve), pop art photograph by Natasha Heidler.

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Natasha HeidlerGhost Rider Cowboy Cyan - Pop Art Color Photograph, 2011

$674

Ghost Rider Cowboy Cyan - Pop Art Color Photograph

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Ghost Rider Cowboy (Cyan), pop art photograph by Natasha Heidler.

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Natasha HeidlerGhost Rider Cowboy Purple - Pop Art Color Photograph, 2011

$674

Ghost Rider Cowboy Purple - Pop Art Color Photograph

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Ghost Rider Cowboy (Purple), pop art photograph by Natasha Heidler.

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Natasha HeidlerGhost Rider Cowboy Blue - Pop Art Color Photograph, 2011

$674

Ghost Rider Cowboy Blue - Pop Art Color Photograph

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Ghost Rider Cowboy (Blue), pop art photograph by Natasha Heidler.

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Natasha HeidlerGhost Rider Cowboy Cyan - Pop Art Color Photograph, 2011

$231

Ghost Rider Cowboy Cyan - Pop Art Color Photograph

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Ghost Rider Cowboy (Cyan), pop art photograph by Natasha Heidler.

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Natasha HeidlerGhost Rider Cowboy Mauve - Pop Art Color Photograph, 2011

$231

Ghost Rider Cowboy Mauve - Pop Art Color Photograph

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Ghost Rider Cowboy (Mauve), pop art photograph by Natasha Heidler.

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Natasha HeidlerGhost Rider Cowboy Purple - Pop Art Color Photograph, 2011

$231

Ghost Rider Cowboy Purple - Pop Art Color Photograph

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Ghost Rider Cowboy (Purple), pop art photograph by Natasha Heidler.

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Natasha HeidlerGhost Rider Cowboy Blue - Pop Art Color Photograph, 2011

$231

Ghost Rider Cowboy Blue - Pop Art Color Photograph

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Ghost Rider Cowboy (Blue), pop art photograph by Natasha Heidler.

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Matt Straub"Drop Your Guns" oil on canvas Cowboy Western POP art

$4,850

"Drop Your Guns" oil on canvas Cowboy Western POP art

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of the artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Steve KaufmanMidnight Cowboy, Unique Hand Painted Silkscreen on Canvas, Pop Art, Signed, 2001-2007

$4,000

Midnight Cowboy, Unique Hand Painted Silkscreen on Canvas, Pop Art, Signed

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed by the artist on verso. Hand Painted Unique Silkscreen on Canvas. Artwork is in excellent condition. Canvas is not stretched. Certificate of authenticity included. All...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Matt Straub"Shut Up and Kiss Me" Cowboy Western Pop art Oil on Canvas, 2023

$4,200

"Shut Up and Kiss Me" Cowboy Western Pop art Oil on Canvas

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now exclusively representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of the artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint

Richard HeepsPoor Richard Heads, American Cowboy, Muffler Men - Pop Art Color Photography, 2002

$490

Poor Richard Heads, American Cowboy, Muffler Men - Pop Art Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

A classic American icon, the roadside giant Cowboy "Muffler Man", captured on Richard Heeps' road trip between Mecca and the Salton Sea. Part of a series of pictures by Richard Heeps...

Category

2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Ramona NordalOutlaw, abstract pop art figurative painting, woman in cowboy hat, bright colors, 2022

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

Outlaw, abstract pop art figurative painting, woman in cowboy hat, bright colors

By Ramona Nordal

Located in Dallas, TX

Known for her richly evocative color palette and striking portraits, Ramona Nordal’s paintings have the fun, sexy feel of pop-art, while depicting empowering mostly female figures.

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Matt Straub"The Past is Not The Past" #14 Mixed Media Acrylic & Spray paint with Silkscreen

$2,200

"The Past is Not The Past" #14 Mixed Media Acrylic & Spray paint with Silkscreen

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now exclusively representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of the artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Spray Paint, Acrylic

Ian BertolucciCowboy - original still life hyperrealism oil painting - contemporary pop art, 2026

$3,744

Cowboy - original still life hyperrealism oil painting - contemporary pop art

Located in London, Chelsea

Rooted in hyperrealism with strong pop-art sensibilities, the work captures the playful absurdity of the subject while maintaining rigorous technical control.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gary JohnTwinkie Yellow - Original Figurative Cowboy Mixed Media Pop Artwork by Gary John, 2023

$1,375

Twinkie Yellow - Original Figurative Cowboy Mixed Media Pop Artwork by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Fabio CoruzziUrban Cowboy #2 - Original Colorful Rainbow Quirky Figurative Mixed Media Art, 2025

$635

Urban Cowboy #2 - Original Colorful Rainbow Quirky Figurative Mixed Media Art

By Fabio Coruzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers a new outlook on an otherwise ordinary urban scene. His artworks represent an auth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pastel

Dan MayCowboy /// Contemporary Pop Portrait Painting Funny Man Sheriff Dan May American, Circa: 2020

$850

Cowboy /// Contemporary Pop Portrait Painting Funny Man Sheriff Dan May American

By Dan May

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Dan May (American, 1955-) Title: "Cowboy" *Signed by May upper right Circa: 2020 Medium: Original Acrylic Painting on Board Framing: Framed in a contemporary black moulding F...

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Board, Panel

Matt Straub"Guns, God and Country" 2022 Cowboy Contemporary Pop Oil on canvas 60x48, 2022

$18,500

"Guns, God and Country" 2022 Cowboy Contemporary Pop Oil on canvas 60x48

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

John Randall NelsonDead Eyed Cowboy

$4,700

Dead Eyed Cowboy

By John Randall Nelson

Located in Tulsa, OK

Original art by John Randall Nelson depicting a cowboy with characteristics of Pop Art and Folk Art combined with a whimsical, illustrative style.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Tom RussellCowboy Singer, With My Eyes Closed (Original), 20th Century

$650

Cowboy Singer, With My Eyes Closed (Original)

Located in Toronto, ON

Original - Ink on Paper Hand Signed by Tom Russell Drawn With Eyes Closed at Show

Category

20th Century Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink

Yael YanayDallas Cowboys ceramic cap sculpture - figurative sculpture, 2024

$1,200

Dallas Cowboys ceramic cap sculpture - figurative sculpture

By Yael Yanay

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful one of a kind ceramic hand made Dallas Cowboys cap is from Yael Yanay’s latest body of works. These hand-crafted ceramic hats are meticulously designed to resemble ic...

Category

2010s Pop Art Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Andy WarholTom Sullivan of Cocaine Cowboys, 1970s

$20,000

Tom Sullivan of Cocaine Cowboys

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a unique work. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Authentication Board, Inc. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts number also on verso. Authenticated by T...

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Andy WarholDiana Vreeland Wearing a Cowboy Hat, 1978

$22,000

Diana Vreeland Wearing a Cowboy Hat

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a unique photographic work taken by Andy Warhol on February 25, 1978 at a dinner for Cecil Beaton at Diana Vreeland's with Peter Beard, Carole Bouquet, Cecil Beaton and other...

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Marc Foster GrantNude Cowboy and His Guitar - Figurative Abstract on Paper, c.2000s

$1,450

Nude Cowboy and His Guitar - Figurative Abstract on Paper

By Marc Foster Grant

Located in Soquel, CA

Nude Cowboy and His Guitar - Figurative Abstract on Paper A bright abstract figurative painting by Marc Foster Grant (American, b. 1947), in which a man plays his guitar in nothing ...

Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Paint

Matt Straub"Business for the Undertaker" OLD WEST Cowboy oil on canvas 42x32", 2023

$6,000

"Business for the Undertaker" OLD WEST Cowboy oil on canvas 42x32"

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of the artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Richard Princein the style of Richard Prince Cowboy photograph (Vintage Cibachrome print), circa 1989

$400Sale Price|50% Off

in the style of Richard Prince Cowboy photograph (Vintage Cibachrome print)

By Richard Prince

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Vintage darkroom Cowboy photograph circa late 1980s: A superbly rendered vintage darkroom photograph, surrealistically exploring the mythology of the American cowboy set amidst blaz...

Category

1980s Pop Art Landscape Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Andy WarholGeronimo (From Cowboys & Indians), Warhol Screenprint 1986, 36x36, 1986

$85,000

Geronimo (From Cowboys & Indians), Warhol Screenprint 1986, 36x36

By Andy Warhol

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Andy Warhol Geronimo, from Cowboys and Indians 1986 Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board 36 x 36 in. Edition of 250 Pencil Signed and Numbered Accompanied with ...

Category

1980s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Screen

Gary JohnCowboy in Disguise - Original Western Inspired Figurative Artwork by Gary John, 2024

$1,025

Cowboy in Disguise - Original Western Inspired Figurative Artwork by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Foam Board

Gary JohnCream Filled Cowboy - Colorful Abstract Silly Cartoon Painting by Gary John, 2016

$875

Cream Filled Cowboy - Colorful Abstract Silly Cartoon Painting by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

Matt Straub"Endless Summer" Graffiti, Street Art and Pop Art Mash Up oil on canvas 32x34", 2022

$6,500

"Endless Summer" Graffiti, Street Art and Pop Art Mash Up oil on canvas 32x34"

Located in Southampton, NY

This painting is a mash up of Street Art, Graffiti and Pop Art by Matt Straub, known worldwide for his Cowboy western Pop art Paintings.

Category

2010s Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Jack MitchellActor Robert La Tourneaux, 'Cowboy' from 'Boys in the Band' nude for After Dark, 1970

$990Sale Price|44% Off

Actor Robert La Tourneaux, 'Cowboy' from 'Boys in the Band' nude for After Dark

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

Actor Robert La Tourneaux, "Cowboy" from "Boys in the Band" on Broadway, and in the motion picture, photographed nude in 1970 for After Dark magazine. Vintage silver gelatin exhibiti...

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Matt Straub"End of the Trail" Oil on canvas 46x38" Southwest Pop Street Art, 2013

$7,000

"End of the Trail" Oil on canvas 46x38" Southwest Pop Street Art

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now representing the Contemporary Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of the artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Matt Straub"Midnight Showdown on the Hogbacks" oil, spray paint & enamel on canvas 46x38", 2013

$8,800

"Midnight Showdown on the Hogbacks" oil, spray paint & enamel on canvas 46x38"

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of the artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Enamel

John Randall NelsonRejects the Complexities of Life

$1,800

Rejects the Complexities of Life

By John Randall Nelson

Located in Tulsa, OK

The artwork features a symbolic glass of wine placed against a vibrant, lush green backdrop. Original art by John Randall Nelson depicting a cowboy with characteristics of Pop Art a...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

John Randall NelsonEnchanted by Life Itself

$1,800

Enchanted by Life Itself

By John Randall Nelson

Located in Tulsa, OK

The delicate yet dynamic composition offers a sense of whimsy and movement. Original art by John Randall Nelson depicting a cowboy with characteristics of Pop Art and Folk Art combi...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

John Randall NelsonOusting Luck

$1,800

Ousting Luck

By John Randall Nelson

Located in Tulsa, OK

The wishbone, a traditional symbol of luck and fortune, contrasts with the subdued layered background, inviting the viewer to explore themes of chance and fate. Original art by Joh...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

John Randall NelsonWavering Wish

$1,800

Wavering Wish

By John Randall Nelson

Located in Tulsa, OK

Measuring 19 inches by 19 inches, this acrylic and mixed media piece on panel uses minimalism and bold contrasts to evoke themes of luck, chance, and uncertainty. Original art by Jo...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Gary John"Cubist Cowboy" Yellow Cubist Inspired Pop Art Original by Gary John, 2015

$800

"Cubist Cowboy" Yellow Cubist Inspired Pop Art Original by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

Greg GosselGotham Cowboy, 2020

Unavailable|~~$1,400~~

Gotham Cowboy

By Greg Gossel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Gotham Cowboy, Greg Gossel Pop Art Comic Street Art Batman Elvis Brightly colored layers of hand paint, aerosol, spray paint, acrylic and silkscreen ink -- create an iconic portrait...

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Screen, Stencil, Canvas

'Ray of Sunshine' Cowboy Portrait Painting by Alan Fears Pop Art

Unavailable|~~$5,718~~

'Ray of Sunshine' Cowboy Portrait Painting by Alan Fears Pop Art

By Alan Fears

Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Acrylic on canvas by Alan Fears, 2018. Alan Fears (b. 1974) is an emerging British artist, who was shortlisted in both 2018 and 2020 for The John Moores Painting Prize—a biennial ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas

Paul-André LarocqueDesert POP: Joshua Tree Park 2 - Western cowboy collage w/ horse & bald eagle, 2015

Unavailable|~~$3,000~~

Desert POP: Joshua Tree Park 2 - Western cowboy collage w/ horse & bald eagle

By Paul-André Larocque

Located in Houston, TX

"Desert POP: Joshua Tree Park 2" is a lively, cowboy Western-inspired photomontage complete with jagged lines of colorful, acrylic paint.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Pigment

James F. GillJames F Gill Duke John Wayne Large Color Serigraph Cowboy Portrait Signed Art, 2012

Unavailable|~~$1,895~~

James F Gill Duke John Wayne Large Color Serigraph Cowboy Portrait Signed Art

Located in Bloomington, MN

James F. Gill Authentic and Large Original Color Serigraph, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: Up for sale here we have...

Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Screen

Andy WarholNorthwest Coast Mask, from Cowboys and Indians FS II.380, 1986

Unavailable

Northwest Coast Mask, from Cowboys and Indians FS II.380

By Andy Warhol

Located in Miami, FL

Edition of 250 The exact medium of this piece is screenprint on Lenox Museum Board. This piece is signed and numbered in pencil lower right.

Category

20th Century Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Post Pop Art Painting by Ronnie Cutrone "Giant Unbreakable Cowboys Indians"

Unavailable|~~$8,900~~

Post Pop Art Painting by Ronnie Cutrone "Giant Unbreakable Cowboys Indians"

By Ronnie Cutrone

Located in Paris, ile de france

A large Pop Art ("Post Pop") painting by artist Ronnie Cutrone. (American School 1948-2013) Acrylique on canvas. Size 70 in by 84 in (177 cm x 213 cm) Giants unbreakable. Signed ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Cowboy Pop Art Monoprints

Sold|~~$550~~

Cowboy Pop Art Monoprints

Located in New York, NY

Monoprints of the Classic Western movies from the 1920's and 30's with Art Accord in "Rustler's Ranch" and Tim McCoy in "Man of Action". Artist Barbara Wilk recreated these from ori...

Category

Late 20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Charcoal

Miche WatkinsCowboy, Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Miche Watkins, 2010

Sold|~~$2,500~~

Cowboy, Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Miche Watkins

By Miche Watkins

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Miche Watkins (British/South African, b. 1953) Title: Cowboy Year: 2010 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 35 in. x 23.5 in. (88.9 cm x 59.69 cm)

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Matt Straub"End of The Trail" Cowgirl western POP art Unique Acrylic and Silkscreen

Sold|~~$2,200~~

"End of The Trail" Cowgirl western POP art Unique Acrylic and Silkscreen

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of the artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Spray Paint, Acrylic

Matt Straub" PING " 32x62" large Pop Art Cowboy oil on canvas, 2022

Sold|~~$12,500~~

" PING " 32x62" large Pop Art Cowboy oil on canvas

Located in Southampton, NY

We are please to announce that we are now representing the Pop Art cowboy and cowgirl paintings of artist Matt Straub.

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

José Luis Benício da Fonseca1970's Brazilian Pop Culture Mixed Media Flag TV Cowboy Mixed Media Advertising, 1974

Sold|~~$490~~

1970's Brazilian Pop Culture Mixed Media Flag TV Cowboy Mixed Media Advertising

Located in Norfolk, GB

Brazilian illustrator José Luis Benício da Fonseca worked under the name Benício. Born September 14, 1936 in Rio Pardo, in the Brazilian South, he was a nationwide name in the field...

Category

1970s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Mixed Media

Steve KaufmanDOUBLE JAMES DEAN - THE COWBOY, 2001-2007

Sold|~~$6,000~~

DOUBLE JAMES DEAN - THE COWBOY

By Steve Kaufman

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed by the artist on verso. Hand Painted Unique Silkscreen on Canvas. Artwork is in excellent condition. Canvas is not stretched. Certificate of authenticity included. All...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Questions About Cowboy Pop Art

What is Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Pop art is a movement, started in the 1950s, that uses imagery from popular culture.
What does pop art mean?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Pop art refers to a movement that emerged during the mid- to late-1950s. It is art based on popular culture and mass media and works to critique traditional fine art values. Find many different works under the Pop art category on 1stDibs.
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It emerged in 1950 in United States and England. It is characterized by using images as objects of popular culture or everyday life, obtained from the media. Through irony, it reflected the society of the time, marked by consumerism, materialism, the cult of image and fashion.
Who was the founder of Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
There was no single founder of Pop art, as many artists contributed to the development of the movement. Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the unconventional new style. Although Hamilton and other British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts.

Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent American Pop artist. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Pop art.
What is British Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
British Pop art is a style of art that emerged in the United Kingdom during the 1950s. British artist Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, which reacted to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Although British artists launched the Pop art movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Pop art.
What influenced Pop Art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Pop art was influenced by advertising and other forms of mass marketing
Is Pop Art postmodern?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, Pop art is considered postmodern.
Why is it called Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
The reason why it is called Pop art is that artists who participated in the movement drew inspiration from popular, or "pop," culture. One of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. Its practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. They drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Pop art.
Who is the father of Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
Opinions vary on who the father of Pop art may be. Pop art emerged in the 1950s in Britain and flourished in 1960s-era America as a reaction to postwar mass consumerism. Some argue that Andy Warhol deserves the title because he helped shape the movement during the 1960s. However, other artists like Eduardo Paolozzi and Richard Hamilton began producing what’s now considered Pop art a decade earlier. Other artists who made important contributions to Pop art include Marta Minujín, Claes Oldenburg, Rosalyn Drexler, James Rosenquist, Peter Blake and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Pop Art.
Why did Pop art start?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Pop art started because artists sought to react to the mass consumerism of the 1950s with the goal of putting popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. Works associated with Pop art are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners endeavored to challenge the status quo. Pop artists broke with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and made pointed statements about current events. Richard Hamilton's 1956 collage ‘Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing?’ is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style, but Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Pop art.
Who is famous for creating Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists.
How did Pop art influence fashion?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
The bright colors and graphic patterns and imagery of Pop art continue to influence fashion, prompting the industry’s designers to integrate provocative color pairings and visuals commonly associated with mass media and advertising into their garments. You can see examples of this in iconic pieces by Pierre Cardin, Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood as well as in the work of many contemporary designers. Specifically, the well-known portraits that Andy Warhol created of celebrities and pop culture figures made their way into fashion by designers who incorporated images of popular celebrities into their clothing designs.
What is the most famous piece of Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Opinions vary as to what the most famous piece of Pop art is. Two major contenders for the title are Andy Warhol's 1961–62 series Campbell's Soup Cans and Roy Lichtenstein's 1963 diptych painting Whaam!. Other notable Pop art works include A Bigger Splash by David Hockney, Flag by Jasper Johns, Crying Girl by Roy Lichtenstein, Radiant Baby by Keith Haring, the Marilyn Triptych by Andy Warhol, and Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Pop art.
Who is considered the founder of Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Who is considered the father of Pop art is open for debate. Some experts give the title to Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Others may argue that Roy Lichtenstein deserves the credit, as his work drawing from print media helped to define the style. Another potential candidate is Richard Hamilton, whose 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted the Pop art movement. Shop a diverse assortment of Pop art on 1stDibs.
What started the Pop art movement?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Artists in the United Kingdom started the Pop art movement as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period's consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture. London-born artist Richard Hamilton is widely believed to have had a pioneering role in Pop art, which drew on imagery from popular culture - comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media - to create paintings and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Rosalyn Drexler are some of the American artists associated with the history of Pop art. Find original Pop art on 1stDibs.
Is Alex Katz's style Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Yes, Alex Katz's style is Pop art. During the 1950s, he experimented with collage and painting on aluminum sheets, with his later work in the 1960s drawing inspiration from film and advertising. In the 1970s, Katz expanded into portrait groups that regularly depicted the cultural scene of New York. In the 1980s, he extended his focus to fashion and its supermodels. These sources of inspiration align with Pop art's focus on transforming elements of popular culture into fine art. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Alex Katz art.
Why did Roy Lichtenstein paint Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Roy Lichtenstein painted Pop art to comment on geopolitical and social issues of his time. He patterned his work off of mass media like advertising and comic books to help convey his messages. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Roy Lichtenstein art.
When did Roy Lichtenstein start Pop art?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Roy Lichtenstein started producing Pop art in the 1950s. His work drew inspiration from advertisements and comic books. In the 1960s, his work became widely known, and today, historians credit him with greatly influencing the Pop art movement. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Roy Lichtenstein art.

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