The artwork, titled “Marilyn Monroe,” was created by Andy Warhol in 1968, utilizing the medium of silkscreen on paper. It is a prominent example of the Pop Art movement and serves as a portrait genre piece.
The portrayal in the artwork epitomizes Warhol’s signature style of imbuing images with vivid, contrasting colors and bold, simplified lines. Rendered in striking hues of blue, peach, and deep red, the artwork immortalizes the visage of Marilyn Monroe. Her iconic features, including her coiffed hair, full lips, and captivating gaze, are depicted with stark, almost graphic intensity. Warhol’s technique of repetition and mass-production in silkscreen printing underscores the cultural commodification of celebrities, aligning with the thematic essence of the Pop Art movement. The portrait thus retains both an individual identity and a semblance of mass-produced imagery, reflecting Warhol’s critique and celebration of contemporary consumer culture.
