Andy Warhol

From the portfolio of ten screenprints entitled Endangered Species (1983).
Authenticated by the Andy Warhol Authentication Board and stamped verso by the Board including the unique archive registration number. This work is outside of the edition of 150. Unsigned.

The main edition is 150 signed and numbered in pencil, 30 artist proofs, 5 printers proofs, 5 exhibition proofs, 3 HC (Hor's Commerce - not for sale), 1 BAT, and 30 unique trial proofs.

Siberian Tiger is a screenprint from Andy Warhol’s 1983 Endangered Species portfolio, commissioned by Ronald and Frayda Feldman, known for their commitment to environmental activism. The series was created to raise awareness about endangered species and highlights Warhol’s engagement with pressing social issues.

This print portrays the Siberian Tiger, the largest of the tiger subspecies and critically endangered, native to parts of Russia and North-Eastern China. The series was conceived a decade after President Nixon signed the landmark Endangered Species Act, which aimed to protect species like the Siberian Tiger from extinction. In true Warholian fashion, the tiger is depicted in vivid colours, with its face rendered in a rich orangey-brown that contrasts starkly with the dark background. Warhol’s use of dynamic yellow, white, blue, and red highlights adds depth and texture, transforming the tiger into a pop culture icon. The tiger’s piercing blue eyes are particularly striking, commanding the viewer’s attention and emphasising the urgency of conservation.

Warhol employed his signature screen-printing technique to experiment with bright colours and textures, showcasing the tiger’s extravagant beauty and drawing attention to its endangered status. This striking print serves as both a visual spectacle and a poignant reminder of the need to protect this majestic creature, as well as other endangered species featured in the portfolio. The series, with its bold and captivating imagery, has become highly sought after, reflecting Warhol’s ability to merge art with activism and elevate these animals to iconic status in popular culture.