Andy Warhol Campbell's Soup I Tomato Soup (F & S II.46) For sale

  • Warhol Tomato Soup FS 46

    Andy Warhol Campbell’s Soup I Tomato Soup (F & S II.46)

    Facts | History | Meaning
    Catalogue Title Campbell’s Soup I Tomato Soup (F & S II.46)
    Year 1968
    Size 35″ x 23″ 88,9 x 58,4 cm
    Medium Screenprint on paper.
    Edition Edition of 250 signed in ball-point pen and numbered with a rubber stamp on verso. There are 26 AP signed and lettered A-Z in ball-point pen on verso.

  • Andy Warhol Campbell’s Soup I Tomato Soup (FS II.46)

    Meaning & History
     “I just happen to like ordinary things. When I paint them, I don’t try to make them extraordinary. I just try to paint them ordinary-ordinary.”

    Amongst all the various soup flavours Warhol explored, the Tomato flavour stands out as the most renowned. Tomato Soup (FS II.46) is part of a wider portfolio Campbell’s Soup Can I created by Andy Warhol. The Pop Artist’s series depicted a variety of soup cans, of a variety of flavours, pushing the boundaries of what could be considered as art.

    When examining pieces such as Campbell’s Soup Cans I: Tomato F & S. ii 46, it becomes apparent why Warhol's artworks posed such a challenge for certain audiences to see as ‘art’. At the time, prevailing art trends emphasized abstract composition and an artist's ability to convey emotion on canvas. Warhol's soup cans, however, are not intended to be appreciated for technical prowess or as a display of masterful painting skills. Instead, Warhol's Campbell’s Soup cans carry rich conceptual significance. The importance of the work is intricately tied to Warhol's historical context and the timing of its creation, providing insight into his artistic philosophy.

    In contrast to expressionist painters who delved into themes like emotion, nature, and human struggle, Warhol drew inspiration from the advancements of 20th-century industry. Unlike many mainstream artists, he found allure in commonplace commercial products that others often overlooked. Specifically, he perceived popular commodities as direct reflections of contemporary human experiences. Consequently, he viewed consumer products and mass-produced objects as untapped reservoirs of artistic vitality. Warhol was captivated by popular commodities, considering the mass production of identical items as a modern marvel. Whether it was a car advert, a children’s cartoon or a can of tomato soup, these products remained identical regardless of location. In Warhol's perspective, they achieved a kind of perfection and even attained a "celebrity" status akin to famous personalities featured in his other iconic portfolios, such as Marilyn Monroe.

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