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ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)

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Beginning in 1963, with a silkscreen derived from a photo booth strip, Warhol repeatedly explored his likeness, culminating with the iconic "Fright Wig" image. Essential to his depiction of celebrities and self-representation, the Polaroid photograph played a crucial role in his work and our perceptions of his massive contribution to post-war art in America. The two images presented, dark and spooky, are beautifully crafted, well-staged portraits. Enveloped in a moody ambiance that eviscerates his body, these self-portraits depict Andy clad in this iconic wig and dark aviator sunglasses, set against a backdrop so deeply shadowed that his head seems to float in a void of darkness. Warhol loved role-playing, and here it is in spades!
Beginning in 1963, with a silkscreen derived from a photo booth strip, Warhol repeatedly explored his likeness, culminating with the iconic "Fright Wig" image. Essential to his depiction of celebrities and self-representation, the Polaroid photograph played a crucial role in his work and our perceptions of his massive contribution to post-war art in America. The two images presented, dark and spooky, are beautifully crafted, well-staged portraits. Enveloped in a moody ambiance that eviscerates his body, these self-portraits depict Andy clad in this iconic wig and dark aviator sunglasses, set against a backdrop so deeply shadowed that his head seems to float in a void of darkness. Warhol loved role-playing, and here it is in spades! Beginning in 1963, with a silkscreen derived from a photo booth strip, Warhol repeatedly explored his likeness, culminating with the iconic "Fright Wig" image. Essential to his depiction of celebrities and self-representation, the Polaroid photograph played a crucial role in his work and our perceptions of his massive contribution to post-war art in America. The two images presented, dark and spooky, are beautifully crafted, well-staged portraits. Enveloped in a moody ambiance that eviscerates his body, these self-portraits depict Andy clad in this iconic wig and dark aviator sunglasses, set against a backdrop so deeply shadowed that his head seems to float in a void of darkness. Warhol loved role-playing, and here it is in spades!
Self-Portrait in Fright Wig19864 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. ea.(10.8 x 8.57 cm) Polaroid, Polacolor
Provenance
The Estate of Andy Warhol
The Andy  Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
Sale, Christie's, Andy Warhol @ Christie's: China Online Only Sale, 24 September - 4 October 2013, sale 3381, lot  1
Private Collection, Puerto Rico
Beginning in 1963, with a silkscreen derived from a photo booth strip, Warhol repeatedly explored his likeness, culminating with the iconic "Fright Wig" image. Essential to his depiction of celebrities and self-representation, the Polaroid photograph played a crucial role in his work and our perceptions of his massive contribution to post-war art in America. The two images presented, dark and spooky, are beautifully crafted, well-staged portraits. Enveloped in a moody ambiance that eviscerates his body, these self-portraits depict Andy clad in this iconic wig and dark aviator sunglasses, set against a backdrop so deeply shadowed that his head seems to float in a void of darkness. Warhol loved role-playing, and here it is in spades!
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