Andy Warhol Botticelli's Birth of Venus 1984 Numbered Ltd Ed Print 26 X 19

  

This print was made from an original creative reproduction. Print is hand-numbered series of 75 and signed on the plate.

Print number received will vary. Printed on Rives cotton paper (France) with deckled edges.

Print measures 26 x 19 inches with an image size of 20 x 14. Is a screenprint by Andy Warhol. A reinterpretation of Sandro Botticelli's painting of the goddess Venus. Warhol created four of these.

Prints, all of which feature the Roman goddess of love. In these works, Warhol highlights Venus's divine beauty, by zooming in on her face and flowing hair. Is one of the most famous Renaissance paintings, which heavily inspired Warhol. Series, he created four screenprints of the goddess's face, each of which have their own vibrant color pallet. Warhol left the background plain, allowing her portrait to pop. 317, Venus is shown with flowing hair of fiery orange, against a dark green backdrop. Her calm facial features contrast with the vibrant composition, creating a placid work. Warhol first became fascinated by Renaissance paintings after attending The Mona Lisa's first exhibition in New York in 1963. Later that year, he created. Thirty Are Better Than One.

Where Mona Lisa's face is repeated 30 times. Warhol revisited the idea of mass producing Renaissance portraits in the 1980s to create the. Series is not his only foray into the Renaissance era. In the 1980's, Warhol became fascinated with the master artists of the past, and created many renditions of their works. Besides Botticelli, Warhol created prints inspired by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Piero Della Francesca.

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