- CONDITION
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Good condition.
Stamped by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and numbered PA 85.053 on the overlap.
There are small cracks in paint throughout the surface, along with 3.4 cm (1.34 in) and 1.5 cm (0.59 in) linear scratches at the lower right.
- DESCRIPTION
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Andy Warhol (1928–1987), the founder of Pop Art, created the "Camouflage" series as one of his final works before his death. Camouflage was originally designed for military use as a method of disguise, typically rendered in natural, subdued colors such as green, gray, and brown, and has long been a staple of military uniforms. While camouflage is inherently designed to be concealing and carries a lofty, abstract quality, Warhol disrupted its function by connecting it to mass media and pop culture, ironically transforming it into something that stands out. This work, created in 1986, a year before Warhol’s death, represents an early example of his "Camouflage" series. In the following year, he subverted the universally recognized camouflage pattern into something unnaturally vibrant, demonstrating that art can transcend any context. Warhol’s final "Camouflage" series stands as a testament to his pursuit of innovative approaches to art throughout his life.
- PROVENANCE
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The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York
Susan Sheehan Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York