Space Fruit
Fine art screenprint by Andy Warhol
Watermelon artwork from Andy Warhol's 1979 portfolio, Space Fruit: Still Lifes. The print is a screenprint on Lenox Museum Board and is a notable example of Warhol's approach to traditional still life subjects using his signature Pop Art style.
Artwork Details
Artist: Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987).
Title: Watermelon (from the Space Fruit: Still Lifes portfolio).
Date: 1979.
Medium: Original screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board.
Edition: The standard edition size was 150, hand-signed and numbered by Warhol. There was also a Roman numeral edition of 30.
Style and Analysis
The artwork transforms a common object into an experimental study of color and form. The use of intense, contrasting colors—a turquoise and deep green watermelon against vibrant pink and red panels and a lavender-violet shadow—creates an "other-worldly" or artificial environment that emphasizes surface over depth. The off-kilter alignment of the background patches gives the image a sense of movement, challenging the static nature of traditional still-life painting.
This specific print is highly sought after by collectors, with signed editions often valued between $20,000 and $38,000, while smaller, unsigned lithograph prints or posters are available for significantly less.
Watermelon artwork from Andy Warhol's 1979 portfolio, Space Fruit: Still Lifes. The print is a screenprint on Lenox Museum Board and is a notable example of Warhol's approach to traditional still life subjects using his signature Pop Art style.
Artwork Details
Artist: Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987).
Title: Watermelon (from the Space Fruit: Still Lifes portfolio).
Date: 1979.
Medium: Original screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board.
Edition: The standard edition size was 150, hand-signed and numbered by Warhol. There was also a Roman numeral edition of 30.
Style and Analysis
The artwork transforms a common object into an experimental study of color and form. The use of intense, contrasting colors—a turquoise and deep green watermelon against vibrant pink and red panels and a lavender-violet shadow—creates an "other-worldly" or artificial environment that emphasizes surface over depth. The off-kilter alignment of the background patches gives the image a sense of movement, challenging the static nature of traditional still-life painting.
This specific print is highly sought after by collectors, with signed editions often valued between $20,000 and $38,000, while smaller, unsigned lithograph prints or posters are available for significantly less.
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