Marilyn Blue

Marilyn Blue by Andy Warhol
Artist
Andy Warhol
Date
1967
Style
Pop art
Genre
Portrait
"Marilyn Blue" is a vibrant silkscreen painting from Andy Warhol's Shot Marilyns series, created in 1964. Each artwork in this series measures 40 inches square and features a repeated portrait of Marilyn Monroe, capturing her iconic visage through bold layers of color. The use of silkscreen printing exemplifies Warhol's pioneering approach within the Pop art movement, emphasizing mass production and consumer culture. "Marilyn Blue" stands out for its striking blue palette and repetition, inviting viewers to consider themes of fame, identity, and the commercialization of celebrity in modern art.

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