Andy Warhol Figurative 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
Famous Raincoat
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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Famous Raincoat
By Andy Warhol
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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1950s American Modern Andy Warhol Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ballpoint Pen
Over Head
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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Foot with Strawberries
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 unparalleled influence on artists and visual cultur...
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IN THE BOTTOM OF MY GARDEN FS II.86-105
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
Complete book comprising of 20 offset lithographs and cardboard cover, all hand-colored with watercolor. From the edition of unknown size. All 20 sheets bound (as issued). Minor ti...
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PLAYBOY BUNNY
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
Synthetic polymer drawing on paper. Unsigned. Warhol Foundation stamp on verso. Sheet size 31.5 x 23.5 inches. Custom framed as pictured.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Cert...
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Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Shoe
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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Bodybuilder
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphite on colored paper.
This work is unique.
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts issued by Christie’s.
Stamped on the v...
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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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Shoes
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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Martha Graham
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work.
Graphite on Paper.
Work comes with an authentication letter from the Andy Warhol Authentication Board, Inc. Stamped on verso by the Andy Warhol Art Authenticat...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Graphite
Bodybuilder
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphite on colored 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 V...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Graphite
Young Man
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Blue ballpoint pen 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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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ballpoint Pen, Paper
Male Portrait
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Black ballpoint pen 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 th...
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1950s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ballpoint Pen, Paper
Winter Olympics
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Graphite 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 Visual Art...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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CHOCOLATE BUNNY FS IIIA.49
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
Screenprint, on Stonehenge paper, with full margins. Unsigned. Warhol Foundation stamp on verso. Sheet size 30.25 x 22 inches. Image size 22.5 x 18.125 inches. Custom framed as p...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Screen, Paper
UNTITLED ( JON GOULD)
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
Original graphite drawing on paper. Signed "Jon/ Andy 82" in pencil lower right. Authenticated and stamped on verso by the Andy Warhol Foundation. Jon Gould...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Rose
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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Indian : War Bonnet - Original pencil drawing (Warhol Foundation #73.001)
By Andy Warhol
Located in Paris, FR
Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
Indian : War Bonnet, c. 1986
Original pencil drawing
On vellum 101.5 x 77.5 cm (c. 39.9 x 30.3 in)
On the back of the drawing figur...
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1980s Pop Art Andy Warhol Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Andy 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.
- What medium did Andy Warhol use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Andy 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, 2022What 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, 2022Which 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Andy Warhol is among the mostpopular artists of the 20th century. One of his most significant contributions was his use of silkscreen printing, a mass-production technique. Warhol overlaid brightly colored inks to produce varying images, which he repeated in large grids in such works as his famed Marilyn Diptych (1962).Hence, there are many buyers competing for his autograph. Today, an Andy Warhol signature is likely to be worth around $1,000. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Andy Warhol art for your home.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Andy Warhol debuted his Dollar Sign artwork in January 1982. The political and social climate at the time was one of commercialism and materialism, which made Warhol’s work visionary. Shop a selection of Andy Warhol’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Andy Warhol painted Mick Jagger because he received a commission to create the cover for The Rolling Stones' album Sticky Fingers, which was released in 1971. By that time, he was well known for his Pop art portraits of celebrities. Shop a range of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.