Colored Mona Lisa
- Artist
- Andy Warhol
- Date
- 1963
- Style
- Pop art
- Genre
- Portrait
Colored Mona Lisa is a striking Pop art painting by American artist Andy Warhol, created in 1963. This modern portrait reimagines Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Mona Lisa with vibrant, bold colors, exemplifying Warhol’s focus on celebrity culture and consumerism. The artwork exemplifies the principles of Pop art by transforming a famous classical piece into a contemporary art object. In 2015, the painting sold for $56.2 million at Christie's, showcasing its significance in both art history and the commercial art market.
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