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Andy Warhol 1981
Andy Warhol's screenprint of the actress Greta Garbo, titled The Star. It is part of his 1981 Myths series of ten screenprints, which features a variety of fictional characters and iconic figures from American popular culture.
Artwork Details
Artist: Andy Warhol
Title: The Star (also known as Greta Garbo or Greta Garbo as Mata Hari)
Series: Myths
Medium: Screenprint in colors with diamond dust on Lenox Museum Board (for the original limited editions)
Year: 1981
Subject: The portrait is based on a photograph of Greta Garbo in her role as the character Mata Hari from the 1931 film of the same name.
The Myths Series
The Myths series also includes portraits of other famous figures and fictional characters such as Uncle Sam, The Witch (from Snow White), Howdy Doody, and Mickey Mouse, all of which are considered "myths" or icons of American popular culture. Warhol used diamond dust in this specific print and others in the series to add a sparkling, glamorous effect, emphasizing the star power of his subjects. |
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