Andy Warhol Howdy Doody (F & S II.263) For Sale

  • Howdy Doody

    Andy Warhol Howdy Doody (F & S II.263)

    Facts | History | Meaning
    Catalogue Title  Howdy Doody(F & S II.263)
    Year 1981
    Size  38″ x 38″ 96.5 x 96.5 cm
    Medium  Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board
    Edition  Edition of 200, signed and numbered in pencil on verso.
  • Andy Warhol Howdy Doody (F & S II. 263)

    Meaning & History
    Warhol is commenting on the artificial manufacturing of fame and the American Dream.

    "Howdy Doody" is a part of Andy Warhol's renowned 1981 Myths series, which features ten imaginary figures from American popular culture. The well-known freckle-faced marionette Howdy Doody from the children's television programme of the same name is portrayed by Warhol in his typical pop-art style. 

    Ten recognisable personalities from literature, film, and history are showcased in the Myths portfolio. These are fictional characters that became idols over time and effectively captured the magic of American pop culture in the 20th century.

    Howdy Doody was an American children's television series created by Victor F. Campbell and E. Roger Muir. It presented themes of the circus and the Western frontier. In the United States, it aired on the NBC television network from December 27, 1947, until September 24, 1960. Being a trailblazer in children's programming, it established the standard for other subsequent programmes. NBC (which was then owned by RCA Television) utilised the show to market colour television sets in the late 1950s. It was one of the first television shows produced at NBC in Rockefeller Centre, in Studio 3A. The show also pioneered colour production in 1956. The character of Howdy Doody left a lasting impression on American viewers, gaining widespread recognition, popularity, and a devoted following. The exaggerated smile and puppet-like proportions of the character introduce a sense of artifice, potentially commenting on the manufactured nature of fame and the American Dream.

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