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Patrick Nagel Decorative 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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Patrick Nagel decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Patrick Nagel decorative art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Patrick Nagel decorative art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative art by Patrick Nagel were created in the modern style in united states during the 1980s. Prices for Patrick Nagel decorative art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11,500 and can go as high as $11,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,500.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The paints that Patrick Nagel used were acrylic paints. For his base, Nagel typically chose board or canvas. He also produced a number of serigraphs or screenprints over the course of his career. Find a range of Patrick Nagel art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers 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.
  • 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 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.