Andy Warhol Liz 1964

Technique: Color offset lithograph on wove paper Year of Production: 1964 Edition: Approx. 300 copies produced Signature: Hand-signed in ballpoint pen Printer: Total Color (New York) Publisher: Leo Castelli Gallery (New York) Artwork Size: 58.9 × 58.7 cm Framed Size: 87.0 × 87.0 cm Catalogue Raisonné: Feldman & Schellmann II.7 Condition: The colors are deep and vibrant, and the preservation is excellent. It has been professionally backed, and the margins are fully intact. About the Work: "Liz" is a portrait of Elizabeth Taylor created by Andy Warhol in 1964. Elizabeth Taylor was one of the most iconic Hollywood actresses of the 20th century, captivating people worldwide with her glamorous beauty and star power. Alongside Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, Warhol repeatedly featured Taylor in his works as a symbol of American pop culture. The year this work was created, 1964, was a significant period when Warhol established his international reputation as a central figure in Pop Art. Taylor's portrait, rendered with vibrant colors and a bold composition, symbolically illustrates the allure of a star and the power of images created by the media. This work is an important early piece published by the prominent New York art dealer Leo Castelli's gallery, and it is a valuable example that represents the origin of the celebrity portraits Warhol developed in the 1960s. "Liz" is highly regarded as one of the most iconic female figures in Pop Art history, and it is particularly popular among collectors of Warhol's early works. It is a masterpiece that embodies Warhol's art, combining art historical significance and rarity.