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Marilyn Black
Fine art screenprint Andy Warhol's iconic Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn) screenprint from 1967, specifically rendered in the stark black, silver, and gray colorway. This particular variation isolates Monroe's stylized facial features against a dark, contrasting background, capturing the signature aesthetic of the Pop Art movement.Artwork Overview Artist: Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)Subject: Marilyn Monroe Original Release Year: 1967Medium: Silkscreen / Screenprint on paper Source Image: A cropped and high-contrast edit of a 1953 promotional photograph taken by Gene Korman for the film Niagara.Context and Meaning Following Marilyn Monroe’s tragic passing in 1962, Warhol began using her visage to explore the relationship between celebrity culture, mass media, and consumerism. By treating her face like a commercial item and reproducing it across 10 distinct portfolio colorways, Warhol highlighted how public figures are commodified and mass-produced by Hollywood and the press. While many iterations feature vibrant neon colors, the black and silver versions are often interpreted as a more somber, spectral commentary on her untimely death.
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