Andy Warhol The Witch (F & S II.261) For Sale

The Witch is one of ten prints from Andy Warhol's 1981 Myths portfolio. Warhol presents significant personalities in this nostalgic series that aligns with one of his most recurring themes: society's admiration of celebrity. Warhol, however, challenges the conventional definition of celebrity by opting to depict mythical characters who have attained legendary status in American culture, reminding us that fictional cultural icons can have the same impact as actual individuals, deviating from his typical cast of celebrities.

Some of Warhol's Myths prints were inspired by Polaroid photos of people wearing makeup and costumes, such as Uncle Sam. For the foundation of this print, the artist asked Margaret Hamilton, the actress who played the witch in the first 1931 film The Wizard of Oz, to reproduce her position. The Witch has a wild chuckle curled back on her lips, in stark contrast to Mammy and The Star's more subdued facial expressions. Her vivid green complexion is complemented by the simple purple background, with her profile outlined in a bright red line curving around her witches hat. Warhol often employed this approach to draw attention to the main subject of his prints, highlighting her dark attire and wide-brimmed hat.

With its dark portrayal of a well-known childhood figure, The Witch contrasts sharply with Warhol's renowned pictures of famous heroines like Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe. Here, in The Witch, Warhol introduces the archetypal Pop Art female anti-hero, a vivid and striking contrast to his customary portrayals of the glitz and charm of women, emphasising the variety of myths that influence American popular culture.

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