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Patrick Nagel 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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Artist: Patrick Nagel
Levrier (Italian Greyhound), Screenprint by Patrick Nagel
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Levrier (Italian Greyhound) by Patrick Nagel, American (1945–1984) Date: circa 1983 Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 25/300 Image Size: 33 x 25.5 inches Size: 40...
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1980s Art Deco Patrick Nagel Art

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Screen

Commemorative #8 “Yellow Sweater” Pastel Blue & Yellow Modern Fashion Serigraph
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Houston, TX
Fashion serigraph featuring the work of Patrick Nagel that was produced as a part of a commemoration series from 1984-1988 after the artist's untimely death in 1984. This image was number 8 out of 15. Currently hung in a navy frame with multiple light blue mattings. Signed within the print. Dimensions Without Frame: H 35.5 in. x W 23.5 in. From the Catalogue: Rendered with an economy of line and flat, cool planes of color, Patrick Nagel’s Kristen presents a piercing portrait that distills the artist’s iconic aesthetic with which he garnered widespread popularity in the 1980s. Nagel, who studied art at Chouinard Art Institute in the 1960s, emerged in the Pop era alongside contemporaries such as Tom Wesselmann and Andy Warhol. While similarly working with a Pop aesthetic, Nagel infused elements from Deco and Japanese Woodblock prints into his graphic works – echoing such artistic forebears as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. A skilled illustrator, Nagel first photographed models before using ink and acrylic to boldly emphasize features. In the present work, ghostly pale skin is set against jet black hair – her features evocative of Nagel’s portrait that featured on Duran Duran’s Rio album in 1982 and catapulted him to widespread acclaim. Kristen presents us with the “Nagel Women” par excellence, perfectly encapsulating his reductive aesthetic. As actress Joan Collins recalled, "I remember when he (Patrick Nagel) first photographed me he remarked that my lips were my most outstanding facial feature. He said they seemed to have an anatomy of their own. Never have lips felt so naked. He had a way of seeing every detail and revealing them all on canvas" (Joan Collins, quoted in Elena G. Millie, Nagel: The Art of Patrick Nagel, New York, 1985, p. 16). Though Nagel passed away prematurely in 1984, his works continue to resonate – with important examples held in the permanent collections of the Library of Congress, The Smithsonian Institution and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. —Courtesy of Phillips Artist Biography: The Pop Art of Patrick Nagel needs little introduction. His minimalist style defined an era with cool, seductive women that became the most iconic of any single generation. His elegant graphic work and his portrayal of the contemporary woman made figurative design before him look instantly old. Today his unique sensibility and style continue to resonate with generations of young designers, illustrators and artists who have found inspiration from his trend-setting style. Nagel was in the forefront of a new wave of illustration in Los Angeles in the late 1970’s and early 80’s, re-imagining the graphic arts and in the process defining Los Angeles as the epicenter of award-winning visual arts. It was a reciprocal relationship; Los Angeles influenced his evolving style and in return he left his indelible mark on the city and far beyond. Through cultural cross-pollination, his work absorbed the moment – from the fashion photography of Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton to influencing the look of music videos by David Bowie, Robert Palmer and George Michael, to creating the album cover art of Duran Duran. Patrick Nagel was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1945 and was raised in Orange County, California. After returning from his tour in Viet Nam, he studied fine art at Chouinard Art Institute and California State University, Fullerton where he received his BA in 1969 in painting and graphic design. He then taught at Art Center College of Design while simultaneously establishing himself as a free-lance designer and illustrator with memorable ads for Ballantine Scotch, IBM and covers for Harper’s magazine. In the mid-70’s he began illustrating stories for Playboy magazine, bringing instant exposure and a large appreciative audience to his work. His years working with Playboy established him as the heir apparent to 50’s pin-up artist Alberto Vargas and gave Nagel the subject matter that he would continue to use to illustrate the newly liberated woman. Over the last one hundred years, poster art has been one of the most humble, influential and pervasive of all the arts. But in the U.S in the 70’s, where poster art had not been used to its best effect, an opportunity arose to change the status quo. Nagel, in partnership with Mirage Editions and fine art printer Jeff Wasserman, sought to recapture the beauty and power that posters once held in popular culture by returning to a model created at the turn of the century with artists such as Toulouse Lautrec and A. M. Cassandre. They sought to produce the highest quality hand screened art prints that would also serve as collectible advertising...
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1980s Modern Patrick Nagel Art

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Archival Pigment

Hanson
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Patrick Nagel "Hanson" Limited Edition Print: Serigraph on Paper Size: 25x17 in. - 64x43 cm Framed: 35x27 in. - 89x69 cm Edition: 225/250 Year: 1980 Hand-signed lower Left in Pencil Condition: Excellent Framed with Plexiglass: Black Frame w/ Mat. Year: 1980 Hand Signed: Lower Left in Pencil & numbered lower right in pencil. Condition: Excellent Framed with Plexiglass, Black Frame w/ Mat. Comes with a Letter of authenticity and is guaranteed in perpetuity. Patrick Nagel was born in Dayton, Ohio, but was brought up in the Los Angeles area, where he spent most of his life. He studied art at Chouinard Art Institute, and in 1969 received Nagel's Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University at Fullerton. Beginning in 1976, Patrick Nagel began contributing regularly to Playboy, which extended the exposure and popularity of "the Nagel Woman" to a huge and loyal audience. In 1978, he created his first poster image for Mirage Editions. He also painted the cover of rock group...
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1980s Pop Art Patrick Nagel Art

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Screen

Woman with Glove: Large Framed Screen Print by Patrick Nagel
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Alamo, CA
This large framed screen print of a Woman with Glove was created by Patrick Nagel, printed by Jeff Wasserman and published by Mirage Editions in 1985. I...
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1980s Romantic Patrick Nagel Art

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Artist: Patrick Nagel (1945-1984) Title: Commemorative #8 Year: 1986 Edition: 5000, plus proofs. Medium: Silkscreen on 100% Cotton Archival Rag paper Size: 36 x 24 inches Condition: ...
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Find a wide variety of authentic Patrick Nagel art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Patrick Nagel in screen print, archival pigment print, pigment print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1980s and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Patrick Nagel art, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Fran Bull, Robert Bennett, and Peter Alexander. Patrick Nagel art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $3,600, while the average work can sell for $938.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Patrick Nagel was an American artist and illustrator known for his distinctive style, which he considered a twist on Art Deco and Pop art. His most notable work is the album artwork for Duran Duran’s Rio. Shop a collection of Patrick Nagel art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Patrick Nagel used a number of different media during his career, including paper, board and canvas. He’s most remembered for his characteristic high-contrast art style that emphasizes the female form in an instantly recognizable way. Today, prints and originals of Nagel’s work are sought after by fans worldwide. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted Patrick Nagel pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.

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