Marilyn (1964) by Andy Warhol

Marilyn - Andy Warhol - 1967

Artwork Information

TitleMarilyn
ArtistAndy Warhol
Date1967
MediumSilkscreen and oil on Canvas
Dimensions40 x 40 in
Art MovementPop Art
Current LocationLeo Castelli Gallery, New York
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About Marilyn

Renowned artist Andy Warhol created several prints and paintings of Marilyn Monroe after her untimely death in 1962. One of his most iconic works, the Shot Sage Blue Marilyn painting from 1964, recently sold for an astonishing $195 million at auction. Warhol relied heavily on impersonal, mass-reproduced images of Monroe appropriated from existing photographs to create his masterpieces.

Warhol’s Marilyn portraits have become a pinnacle of Pop Art, capturing both her fragile persona and her fame as an icon. The bright and vibrant colors used in the prints stand in stark contrast with the notions of death and emotional emptiness usually associated with Monroe’s demise. This unique perspective on art combines an appreciation for celebrity culture with a questioning of its darker implications.

Despite being one of Warhol’s most popular works, his Marilyn paintings are not without criticism. Some argue that he objectified her image for commercial purposes rather than celebrating her legacy as an actress and pop culture icon. Nevertheless, there is no denying that these paintings remain an essential part of Warhol’s impressive artistic legacy even today.

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