Colorful Screen Print of Pike Place Market

Querelle A27 (white) screen print by Andy Warhol, circa 1982. The print is in very good vintage condition and measures 27.5"W x 39.25"H. Very impressive piece in person, sorry about the glare in the photos. #2631 This rare print of two young men in a rather provocative pose, Andy Warhol used a photograph taken in preparation of his poster for Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s film Querelle. In 1982, Warhol was commissioned by the German film director Rainer Fassbinder, to design a poster for his adaptation of Jean Genet’s classic novel, ‘Querelle’. The story of a sailor’s journey into the sexual underworld of a French port appealed to Warhol’s cinematic sensibilities and could easily have been one of his own productions (he had started making films in the 1960s). This design is based on a photograph by Warhol of two young men with bare shoulders. It is characteristic of his work in the 1980s, incorporating elements of both hand-drawn and photographic screen printing. He focuses attention on the suggestively licking tongue by splashing it with a vibrant red. The film is based on Jean Genet’s scandalous novel Querelle de Brest, written in 1947 and published only six years later. It is not difficult to imagine that both Fassbinder and Warhol where fascinated by Genet’s violent and explicitly homoerotic story of the sailor, opium dealer and murderer Georges Querelle. The film’s notoriety was further heightened by Fassbinder’s death of drug overdose and its posthumous release in 1982. Warhol’s screen prints...

Large colorful geometric lithograph signed and numbered by Canadian artist and designer Karim Rashid, circa 2000s. The bright and vibrant colors fuse with the progressive geometric d...

Offering a set of three highly decorative original Jean Lurcat Screen Prints. Each signed in the matrix. The larger: 23x27" and the two smaller each: 23x14". Each matted and framed i...

Introducing an early, vibrant and striking screen print by George Heidweiller - "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" This artwork captures the iconic and memorable character of Baby Jane from the classic 1962 thriller film of the same name. George Heidweiller is a Dutch artist known for his unique and bold style. He draws inspiration from the pop art movement and his works often feature bright colors and bold lines. Heidweiller has a deep appreciation for the art of screen printing, which allows him to create dynamic and visually stunning pieces. In "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?", Heidweiller masterfully captures the haunting gaze and sinister aura of Baby Jane. The vibrant colors and strong lines draw the viewer in and create a sense of unease and intrigue. This piece is a perfect addition to any collection of pop art or movie memorabilia. This limited edition screen print is a must-have for any fan of George Heidweiller or classic cinema. It is a rare opportunity to own a piece of art that captures the essence of one of the most memorable characters in film history...