The artwork titled “Self-Portrait in Drag” was created by the artist Andy Warhol in 1982. This piece belongs to the Pop Art movement and is categorized under the genre of photography.
The artwork features Andy Warhol himself adorned in drag. The portrait captures Warhol with a strikingly elaborate appearance, characterized by voluminous, disheveled hair and vivid makeup. His face is heavily painted with intense colors, including prominent eye makeup and bold red lipstick. Warhol dons a white shirt paired with a patterned necktie, presenting a juxtaposition of traditional male attire with the exaggerated femininity of the drag persona. The stark, almost theatrical transformation underscores the themes of identity and performance, reflecting Warhol’s exploration of image and self-representation.
