Andy Warhol, After the Party, 1979 |
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Artist: | Andy Warhol (1928 - 1987) |
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Title: | After the Party, 1979 |
Reference: | FS II.183 |
Medium: | Screenprint on Arches 88 paper. |
Image Size: | 30 1/2 x 21 1/2 in (77.5 x 54.6 cm) |
Sheet Size: | 30 1/2 x 21 1/2 in (77.5 x 54.6 cm) |
Edition: | Numbered from the edition of 1000 in pencil in the lower right margin. Printed by Rupert Jasen Smith and published by Grosset and Dunlap, Inc., New York. |
Signature: | This work is hand-signed by Andy Warhol (Pennsylvania, 1928 - New York, 1987) in pencil in lower right margin. |
Condition: | This work is in excellent condition. |
ID # | w-8413 |
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Andy Warhol, After the Party, 1979. Created in 1979, this screenprint on Arches 88 paper is hand signed by Andy Warhol (Pennsylvania, 1928 - New York, 1987) in pencil in the lower right margin and is numbered from the edition of 1000 in pencil in the lower right. Printed by Rupert Jasen Smith and published by Grosset and Dunlap, Inc., New York.
Andy Warhol was known for his fascination with celebrity culture, consumerism, and the allure of fame. Many of his artworks explored themes related to popular culture and the excesses of the social scene. The Andy Warhol, After the Party, 1979, screenprint is believed to be part of Warhol's broader exploration of the glitz and glamour of the social elite.
Warhol was often drawn to depicting scenes from the nightlife and social events of his time. "After the Party" likely captures the aftermath of one such event, portraying a moment of quiet or reflection following the excitement and extravagance of a party. Through this artwork, Warhol may have been commenting on the transitory nature of fame and the emptiness that can sometimes lie beneath the surface of the glamorous lifestyle.
Additionally, Warhol's screenprints were a significant part of his artistic practice, allowing him to mass-produce images and explore the intersection of art and commercialism. "After the Party" exemplifies Warhol's use of bold colors and repetitive imagery, which became hallmarks of his style.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Andy Warhol After the Party, 1979 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the sale of the work).
About the Framing:
Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Andy Warhol After the Party, 1979 is presented in a complementary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.