Helnwein, Gottfried
GOTTFRIED HELNWEIN Andy Warhol, 1992
$175.00
Sku: YY4249
Artist: Gottfried Helnwein
Title: Andy Warhol
Year: 1992
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 33.75 x 23.5 inches ( 85.725 x 59.69 cm )
Image Size: 33.75 x 23.5 inches ( 85.725 x 59.69 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age
Supplemental Condition Information: Dents throughout. slight creases and water damage throughout left hand edge. Faint scratches throughout entire poster.
Additional Details: This 1992 exhibition poster by renowned Austrian artist Gottfried Helnwein features a striking portrait of Andy Warhol, one of the most iconic figures of contemporary art and pop culture. Created for the Sammlung Museum Ludwig in Cologne, the poster highlights Helnwein’s signature approach to portraiture—emotive, hyper-realistic, and often imbued with psychological depth. Helnwein’s mastery of photorealism is on full display, capturing Warhol’s likeness with eerie precision and an almost cinematic intensity. The stark contrasts of light and shadow draw attention to Warhol's piercing gaze, lending an air of mystery and introspection. The portrait transcends mere likeness, offering a deeper reflection on Warhol’s influence on art, celebrity, and self-image. The choice of Andy Warhol as the subject is fitting, as Warhol’s legacy aligns with Helnwein’s interest in media, fame, and societal critique. Both artists challenged the boundaries of art, fame, and mass production, making this portrait a powerful commentary on the nature of cultural icons.
Artist: Gottfried Helnwein
Title: Andy Warhol
Year: 1992
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 33.75 x 23.5 inches ( 85.725 x 59.69 cm )
Image Size: 33.75 x 23.5 inches ( 85.725 x 59.69 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age
Supplemental Condition Information: Dents throughout. slight creases and water damage throughout left hand edge. Faint scratches throughout entire poster.
Additional Details: This 1992 exhibition poster by renowned Austrian artist Gottfried Helnwein features a striking portrait of Andy Warhol, one of the most iconic figures of contemporary art and pop culture. Created for the Sammlung Museum Ludwig in Cologne, the poster highlights Helnwein’s signature approach to portraiture—emotive, hyper-realistic, and often imbued with psychological depth. Helnwein’s mastery of photorealism is on full display, capturing Warhol’s likeness with eerie precision and an almost cinematic intensity. The stark contrasts of light and shadow draw attention to Warhol's piercing gaze, lending an air of mystery and introspection. The portrait transcends mere likeness, offering a deeper reflection on Warhol’s influence on art, celebrity, and self-image. The choice of Andy Warhol as the subject is fitting, as Warhol’s legacy aligns with Helnwein’s interest in media, fame, and societal critique. Both artists challenged the boundaries of art, fame, and mass production, making this portrait a powerful commentary on the nature of cultural icons.
