“Details of Renaissance Paintings (Sandro Botticelli, Birth of Venus, 1482)” Screenprint in colors on Arches Aquarelle (Cold Pressed) paper USA, 1984 Andy Warhol (1928-1987) – American Pop artist Published by Editions Schellmann & Klüser, Munich & New York Printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York Signed by the artist in the lower left side and numbered ‘34/70’ From an edition of 70 plus 18 artist’s proofs Inkstamp on verso ‘© ANDY WARHOL 1984 / EDITIONS SCHELLMANN & KLUSER / NEW YORK – MUNICH’ Full margins For reference, Feldman & Schellmann, II.318 Image dimensions: 25 x 37 in; 63.5 x 94 cm Sheet dimensions: 32 x by 44 1/8; 81.3 x 112.1 cm Very good condition Estimate: $80,000-$90,000 Warhol created his own rendition of Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" as a part of a series intended to give a "Pop" twist to the icons of the Italian Renaissance. Rather than depicting a larger portion of the original composition, Warhol focuses instead on Venus’s head, underscoring the sensual nature of the subject by portraying her hair flowing in the wind. Although Warhol moved on to other historical sources in his subsequent series, including works by Leonardo da Vinci and Paolo Uccello, 'Birth of Venus' remains the most desirable of the group. Warhol created four different versions bestowing celebrity status on Venus, the Roman goddess of love. As with his Marilyn series, Warhol creates black, white, pink and yellow images, bringing into question the ancient ideals of female beauty in this contemporary age of diversity. Exhibition History The painting of this print is in the collection of the Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA. Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) Arguably one of the most influential American artists, Andy Warhol was a leading figure in the Pop art movement. He is particularly known for the breadth of his oeuvre, as it encompassed painting, hand drawing, printmaking, photography, silk screening, sculpture, film and music. Fascinated with celebrity culture and status, his silkscreens of pop icons and mundane objects were particularly successful and cemented his place as a “celebrity” artist. His studio, The Factory, was a famous gathering place that brought together distinguished intellectuals, drag queens, playwrights, Hollywood celebrities, and wealthy patrons. As early as the 1970s galleries started exhibiting Warhol’s work, which is now part of some of the most renowned collections worldwide, including the Modern Museum of Art, New York; Tate Modern, London; and d’Art Moderne, Paris. Condition Minor toning along the extreme edges of the sheet on the recto and verso. Colors very fresh. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Starting Price : 50000