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Title: Marilyn Monroe (FS II.31)
Medium: Screenprint on Paper.
Year: 1967
Size: 36″ x 36″
Edition: Edition of 250 signed in pencil and numbered with a rubber stamp on verso. Portfolio of 10.
The Marilyn Monroe images are some of Andy Warhol’s most iconic works. This piece, Marilyn Monroe (FS II.31), is one of ten screenprints Warhol created based on a photo by Gene Korman. Warhol, began creating the images shortly after Marilyn’s death in 1962. Driven by his interest in the famous and awe inspiring, Warhol created many images and prints based off of various prominent people. By creating a series based on the famous Marilyn Monroe, it is said that Andy Warhol created an icon from an icon, making the Marilyn body of work some of Warhol’s most sought after pieces. In Marilyn Monroe 31, there is a hot pink background and Marilyn has beige skin and bright yellow hair. The hot pink eyeshadow on her face accentuates her famously seductive eyes. Through Andy Warhol and his interest in famous people and stardom, the pop art style became iconic.
