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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". |
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