Marilyn Red

Marilyn Red by Andy Warhol
Artist
Andy Warhol
Date
1967
Style
Pop art
Genre
Portrait
"Marilyn Red" is a striking example from Andy Warhol's Shot Marilyns series, produced in 1964. This Pop art piece features a repeated portrait of Marilyn Monroe, rendered in vivid red tones on a 40-inch square canvas. Warhol’s silkscreen technique emphasizes mass production and celebrity culture, transforming Monroe into an iconic symbol through bold colors and repetitive imagery. The artwork exemplifies his innovative approach to art, blending commercial imagery with fine art to challenge traditional notions of portraiture and craftsmanship.

Related artworks

Explore emotions for this artwork