Andy Warhol Hans Christian Andersen (F & S. II 399) For Sale

  • Andy Warhol Hans Christian Andersen for sale

    Andy Warhol Hans Christian Andersen (F & S. II 399)

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    Catalogue Title Hans Christian Andersen (F & S. II 399)
    Year 1987
    Size 38 x 38″ 96.5 x 96.5cm
    Medium Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board
    Edition

    Edition of 25, 8 AP, 3 PP, 5 HC, numbered in pencil and signed in pencil on verso by the executor of the Estate of Andy Warhol, the publisher, and the printer on a stamped certificate of authenticity.
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  • Hans Christian Andersen (F & S. II 399)

    "This print is part of a series that reflects his enduring fascination with iconography and storytelling, while showcasing his talent for reinterpreting historical figures through his distinctive pop art lens."

    Andy Warhol's 1987 Hans Christian Andersen print offers a compelling exploration of the intersection between popular culture, literature, and visual art. Created late in Warhol’s life, this print is part of a series that reflects his enduring fascination with iconography and storytelling, while showcasing his talent for reinterpreting historical figures through his distinctive pop art lens.

    In this print, Warhol reimagines one of Andersen’s miniature paper cutouts titled Two Women by a Palm Tree with a Ballerina on Top of It. The design is simple yet striking, with the figures rendered in white, accented by a yellow shadow and orange outline, which contrasts against the black background.

    This work resonates with Warhol’s broader themes of celebrity and iconography. Just as he immortalised figures like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, Warhol transforms Andersen and his paper creations into symbols of cultural significance, suggesting that the influence of a literary figure can be as impactful as that of a Hollywood icon.

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