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Andy Warhol Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

American, 1928-1987

The name of American artist Andy Warhol is all but synonymous with Pop art, the movement he helped shape in the 1960s. He was phenomenally prolific, and the archive of original photography, prints, drawings, paintings and other art that he left behind is beyond vast.

Andy Warhol is known for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Later in his career, Warhol expanded his oeuvre to include other forms of media, founding Interview magazine and producing fashion shoots and films on-site at the Factory, his world-famous studio in New York.

Born and educated in in Pittsburgh, Warhol moved to New York City in 1949 and built a successful career as a commercial illustrator. Although he made whimsical drawings as a hobby during these years, his career as a fine artist began in the mid-1950s with ink-blot drawings and hand-drawn silkscreens. The 1955 lithograph You Can Lead a Shoe to Water illustrates how he incorporated in his artwork advertising styles and techniques, in this case shoe commercials.

As a child, Warhol was often sick and spent much of his time in bed, where he would make sketches and put together collections of movie-star photographs. He described this period as formative in terms of his skills and interests. Indeed, Warhol remained obsessed with celebrities throughout his career, often producing series devoted to a famous face or an object from the popular culture, such as Chairman Mao or Campbell’s tomato soup. The 1967 silkscreen Marilyn 25 embodies his love of bright color and famous subjects.

Warhol was a prominent cultural figure in New York during the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. The Factory was a gathering place for the era’s celebrities, writers, drag queens and fellow artists, and collaboration was common. To this day, Warhol remains one of the most important artists of the 20th century and continues to exert influence on contemporary creators.

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Artist: Andy Warhol
Male Portrait
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Synthetic polymer on paper. This work is unique. Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Andy Warhol Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Polymer

Male Portrait
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance issued by Christie’s. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visua...
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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Young Man with Flower
By Andy Warhol
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. ...
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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ballpoint Pen

Young Man with Flower
By Andy Warhol
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. In recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early works, material created prior to Pop Art. During the 1950's Warhol established himself in New York City as a trendy illustrator contributing to a wide number of fashion publications and retailers. His simple line drawings were modern and gentle, with a subtle but unmistakably gay touch. In a short period of time, he created an aesthetic that was both versatile and distinctively his. Like the consummate artist that he was, Warhol was frequently drawing. The images he created during this era, independent from his fashion commissions, were romantic, hopeful, and unabashedly gay. It is worth emphasizing that Warhol was almost exclusively dedicated to drawing during this period, only creating a handful of paintings - which were intended to be used for window displays. Taschen, the legendary art book publisher, recently released the book Andy Warhol: Love, Sex, and Desire 1950-1962 which celebrates his drawings of the male form from the pre-Pop era. This portrait is a paradigm of Warhol's mastery of line and visionary framing. A man's profile commands the composition as he gazes forward with his hand raised towards his mouth, holding a delicate flower. With the lightest touch, Warhol masterly portrays this male ideal with the details of his chiseled jawline, softened gaze, and timeless elegance. Warhol drawings from the 1950s are marked by a gentle whimsy that embodies Warhol's vivid imagination. With fanciful details such as exaggerated lips and eyebrows, "Young Man with Flower...
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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ballpoint Pen

Portrait of a Man (Tony)
By Andy Warhol
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image-making. ...
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1950s Modern Andy Warhol Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Woman in a Pink Hat
By Andy Warhol
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A drawing by Andy Warhol. "Woman in a Pink Hat" is a figural drawing, ink and tempera on paper in a soft palette of pink and white by Post-War American artist...
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Andy Warhol Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Tempera

Winged Putti
By Andy Warhol
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Andy Warhol is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. In the 1950s, he was an in-demand and celebrated illustrator working for New York's toniest publicatio...
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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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    Who owns individual Andy Warhol paintings will vary over time owing to auctions or sales conducted outside of auction houses. With respect to public collections, the American artist’s paintings, prints and other works are held in some of the most prominent museums and institutions in the world. The largest collection of original Andy Warhol art is held at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Other museums in the United States that feature Warhol in their collections are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Broad in Los Angeles, California. Portland, Oregon native Jordan D. Schnitzer has amassed one of the largest private collections of the Pop master’s multiples and works on paper. It includes nearly 1,500 prints, drawings and photographs. Elsewhere, there are reportedly between 800 and 1,000 Warhol works in the collection of the New York-based Mugrabi family. Shop an assortment of Andy Warhol prints on 1stDibs.
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    The most famous picture by Andy Warhol is open to debate. During his career, the Pennsylvania-born Pop artist produced more than 20,000 works, including paintings, sculptures and drawings. Some of his best known works include Campbell's Soup Cans, Marilyn Diptych, Banana, Mao and Self Portrait (Fright Wig). Shop a selection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
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    Andy Warhol is known for his influence on Pop art in modern culture and 20th-century art and many pieces of his work are considered famous. Some of his most notable works include Campbell’s Soup Cans, Marilyn Diptych, Banana and Eight Elvises. Shop a selection of Andy Warhol’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Andy Warhol used a variety of media over the course of his career. He produced paintings, prints and sculptures. In addition, he worked in photography and filmmaking, designed fashion and wrote music. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Andy Warhol art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Andy Warhol used a wide array of symbols in his art, as well as symbolizing famous figures, pop culture references, brands and more. This use of symbolism was used to evoke feelings in an observer. Browse a range of authentic Andy Warhol pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Andy Warhol was a Pop artist.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    How much an Andy Warhol painting is worth depends on its size, subject matter, condition and other factors. In 2022, his Shot Sage Blue Marilyn sold for $195 million at auction, establishing a new record for the American artist. Warhol is all but synonymous with Pop art, the movement he helped shape in the 1960s. He was phenomenally prolific, and the archive of original photography, prints, drawings, paintings and other art he left behind is vast. If you're in possession of a Warhol, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer to learn about its value. Explore a selection of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein is what inspired their art. While both artists were leading figures in the Pop art movement, they produced different types of work. Lichtenstein is famous for drawing inspiration from comic books and appropriating techniques of commercial printing in his paintings. Andy Warhol tended to produce paintings and prints depicting celebrities, such as Marilyn Monroe, and everyday objects like Campbell's soup cans. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Pop art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which of Andy Warhol's art pieces is his most famous is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some of his most well-known works include Marilyn Diptych, Campbell's Soup Cans, the “Cow” series, Mao, Dollar Signs and the “Flower” series. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Andy Warhol artwork.

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