Andy Warhol Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (F & S. II.344) For Sale

Andy Warhol published his portfolio ‘Reigning Queens’ in 1985. The series showcases sixteen prints of four glamourous queens: Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Queen Ntombi Twala of Swaziland. Throughout the portfolio, each queen appears four times, rendered in a variety of bright, pop art colours. The glamour of the queens is exemplified further through the ‘Royal Editions’ of each print, which is embellished with diamond dust, enhancing the luxury of these women. Warhol intended for each portfolio to be exhibited in the United Kingdom first, due to the European understanding of the Royal Family. Warhol was displeased when the portfolio was first exhibited in New York by George Mulder, writing in his diary "I had my opening at Leo Castelli’s to go to, of the Reigning Queens portfolio that I just hate George Mulder for showing here in America. [It was] supposed to be only for Europe—nobody here cares about royalty and it’ll be another bad review."

This screenprint depicts Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. She was a member of the Danish Royal Family, who reigned from 1973 until 2024, when she abdicated the throne exactly 52 years after she was inaugurated making her the second longest reigning monarch in Denmark. At her birth, only males could ascend the Danish throne due to 1850s succession laws. However, a constitutional change in 1953 allowed female succession if no male siblings were present. In 2009, the law of succession was further modified to absolute primogeniture. This complex history of female succession in Denmark adds significant depth to Warhol’s portrayal of Margrethe.

This portfolio is one that exudes female authority. Magrethe is depicted with her face in profile, an image that would be recognised as used on coins or stamps. Warhol’s screen-printing process echoes that of the mass production of coins and stamps. The colours on this print contain soft hues of pink, beige and red, which add a more feminine feel to the print than that of Warhol’s male leaders, such as Chairman Mao. Hand drawn blue lines accentuate her hair and jewels, drawing attention to her wealth and glamour.

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