Elvis I & II

"Elvis I & II" is a striking work by Andy Warhol, created in 1963 as part of his influential Pop art movement. This portrait features three repeated images of Elvis Presley, adapted from a publicity still for the film Flaming Star. Warhol’s use of repetition and mechanical reproduction emphasizes celebrity culture and mass production themes central to his style. The painting exemplifies Warhol’s fascination with iconic figures and explores how images of fame become commodities. Renowned for its cultural significance, "Elvis I & II" sold for $81.9 million in 2014, ranking among the most expensive paintings ever sold.