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Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe, 1981

Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Castelli Graphics Invitation, 1981
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During the 1960s, Andy Warhol began his history making creative exploration of everyday objects such as his images of Brillo Boxes, Tomato Juice Boxes, Cows, Flowers, Campbell's Soup Cans, along with celebrity portraits of iconic personalities such as Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor.

This 1981 Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Screenprint is better known as the "Marilyn Monroe Castelli Graphic Invitation", a Miniature version of Andy Warhol's most famous Pink Marilyn Monroe image, F&S II. 31, known Internationally as the quintessential pop icon for both the Artist and the entire Pop Art movement.

In 1981, Andy Warhol had a Print Retrospective Exhibition at the Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, the Legendary Gallery that represented Andy Warhol, along with other important Pop Artists such as Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella, etc.

The 1981 Andy Warhol Castelli Invitation Screenprint we are offering is in superb condition, the colors fresh, the margins full and without defects. Importantly, the Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Castelli Graphic Invitation Screenprint is boldly signed with a distinctive Andy Warhol signature on the front in black felt pen.

 

   
 

Andy Warhol
Marilyn Monroe Castelli Graphics Invitation, 1981

Color Silkscreen on paper
7 x 14 inches
7 x 7 inches, folded as intended
Boldly Signed "Andy Warhol" in felt tip pen on the recto
Conceived in 1967 and printed in an Edition of approximately 250 as an announcement for the exhibition Andy Warhol: A Print Retrospective 1963-1981 (November 21 - December 22, 1981) at Castelli Graphics, New York.

Literature
Frayda Feldman and Jorg Schellmann, Andy Warhol Prints: A Catalogue Raisonne: 1962-1987, Fourth Edition, D.A.P., New York, 2003, Miniature version of the Andy Warhol Pink Marilyn Monroe Screenprint F&S II. 31, another impression reproduced in color on page 69.

 
Andy Warhol Campbell’s Tomato Juice Box, 1964 Andy Warhol Brillo Soap Pad Box (Stockholm type), 1968 Andy WarholAvanti Cars, 1962 Andy Warhol Elvis 21 Times, 1962 Andy Warhol Flowers, 1964 Andy Warhol Self Portrait, 1967 Andy Warhol Mao, 1972 Andy Warhol Mao, 1973 Andy Warhol Mick Jagger, 1975-76 Andy Warhol Ladies & Gentlemen, 1975 Andy Warhol Ladies & Gentlemen, 1975 Andy Warhol Four Marilyns (Reversal Series), 1979-86 Andy Warhol One Blue/Green Marilyn (Reversal Series), 1979-86 Andy Warhol Triple Dollar Sign, 1981 Andy Warhol Myths: Santa Claus, 1981-85 Andy Warhol Be A Somebody with a Body (Negative), 1985 Andy Warhol Mineola Motorcycle, 1985 Andy Warhol, Philip Fagan and Gerard Malanga, 1964 Andy Warhol Ronald Reagan, 1985 Andy Warhol Car Crash CA., 1978 (F&S IIIA.9 [b]) Andy Warhol Self-Portrait With Sunglasses (Filmstrip) Andy Warhol Jean Cocteau, 1983 Andy Warhol Birmingham Race Riot (F&S II. 3), 1964 Andy Warhol Liz (F&S II. 7), 1964 Andy Warhol Campbell's Tomato Soup Banner, 1966 Andy Warhol 13 Most Wanted Men No. 11 John Joseph H., 1967 Andy Warhol Campbell's Soup Can (Tomato), 1968 Andy Warhol Cows (F & S 11A, 12, 12A), 1966-76 Andy Warhol Cow (F&S II. 11A), 1971 Andy Warhol Cow (F&S II. 12A), 1976 Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn) (F&S II. 22-31), 1967 Andy Warhol Flowers (F&S II. 72), 1970 Andy Warhol Electric Chair (F&S II. 80), 1971 Andy Warhol Electric Chair (F&S II. 83), 1971 Andy WarholSet of 8 Unique Sunsets (F&S II. 85-88), 1972 Andy Warhol Mao (F&S II. 90-99), 1972 Andy Warhol Hammer and Sickle Set (F&S II.161-164), 1977 Andy Warhol After The Party (F&S II.183), 1979 Andy Warhol Shadows I (F&S II.204-209), 1979 Andy Warhol Myths: The Shadow (F&S II. 267), 1981 Andy Warhol Jane Fonda (F&S II. 268), 1982 Andy Warhol Grevy's Zebra (from the Endangered Species Portfolio) (F&S II. 300), 1983 Andy Warhol Orangutan (from the Endangered Species Portfolio) (F&S II. 299), 1983 Andy Warhol Bighorn Ram (from the Endangered Species Portfolio) (F&S II. 302), 1983 Andy Warhol Red Lenin (F&S II. 403), 1987 Andy Warhol Camouflage Suite, 1987 (F&S II. 406-413) Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Castelli Graphics Invitation, 1981 Andy Warhol Self Portrait (F&S IIIC. 1), 1967 Andy Warhol Debbie Harry (F&S IIIC. 53), CA. 1980 Andy Warhol $ (9), 1982 (F&S II. 285-286) Andy Warhol Eva Muducci (After Munch) (F&S IIIA.59), 1984 Andy Warhol Paramount, From the Ads Portfolio (F&S IIB. 352), 1985 Andy Warhol Volkswagen, From the Ads Portfolio (F&S IIB. 358), 1985 Andy Warhol Apple, From the Ads Portfolio (F&S IIB. 359), 1985 Andy Warhol Camouflage (F&S IIB. 412) (split image), 1987 Andy Warhol Wild Raspberries, 1959 (F&S IV. 126-143) Andy Warhol Purple Cows (F & S II. 17A), 1967 Andy Warhol Mao (F&S II. 89) (From the New York Collection for Stockholm portfolio), 1973
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