Monkey Queen (Signed)
- Edition:
- Edition of 150
- Medium:
- Print — Colour screenprint on paper
- Size:
- 49.2 × 34.5 cm
- Year:
- 2003
Monkey Queen is one of Banksy’s most iconic and irreverent works, first released in 2003. The piece features a satirical portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as a chimpanzee, complete with a regal pearl necklace and royal sash, set against a bold Union Jack backdrop. With characteristic subversive wit, Banksy critiques both the monarchy and British societal structures, using the image of a monkey to challenge ideas of power, tradition, and human exceptionalism.
This signed edition is part of a limited run of 150, screen-printed on wove paper and hand-signed by the artist. Rare and highly sought after, Monkey Queen is a prime example of Banksy's early work that helped define his voice as a provocative, politically engaged street artist.
This print was published by Banksy’s own Pictures on Walls (POW) and comes with full provenance, including a Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity.
About the Artist
Banksy
b. 1974 | British
Banksy is the anonymous British street artist renowned for his provocative and politically charged works. Combining satire, humour, and social commentary, his instantly recognisable stencil-based artworks challenge authority, consumerism, and contemporary culture. Banksy remains one of the most influential and celebrated figures in contemporary art.
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