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Albert Einstein
Fine art screenprint by Andy Warhol
"Albert Einstein" (1980), a screenprint by Andy Warhol. The work is part of his larger portfolio, the Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century series.
Artwork Details

Artist: Andy Warhol
Title: Albert Einstein (from the Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century portfolio)
Medium: Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board
Date: 1980
Description: The portrait of the renowned theoretical physicist uses Warhol's characteristic Pop Art style, with a striking contrast of black, white, and grey elements. The composition features half of his face appearing as a faint sketch, while the other half is rendered in great detail, overlaid with geometric shapes.
Series Context: The Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century series was a homage to influential Jewish figures who made significant contributions to society across various fields. Warhol nicknamed the subjects, which also included Sigmund Freud, Gertrude Stein, and Golda Meir, "Jewish geniuses".
Albert Einstein