Skulls (FS II.157)
- Medium:
- Print — Screenprint on Strathmore Bristol paper
- Size:
- 76.2 × 101.6 cm
- Year:
- 1976
In Skulls (FS II.157) Warhol presents a lone human skull as his subject-matter—but he does so not in sombre memento mori tradition, but through the lens of pop-art flamboyance. The skull emerges from a field of gray and brown tones, its form delineated in black lines yet invaded by bold blocks of colour—a peachy-orange mass overlays one half, while a patch of magenta hovers beneath, creating a dynamic interplay of shape and hue.
About the Artist
Andy Warhol
1928 – 1987 | American
Andy Warhol (1928–1987) was a leading figure of the Pop Art movement and one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Renowned for transforming everyday consumer products and celebrity imagery into iconic works of art, he challenged traditional ideas of culture, fame, and artistic expression. His bold, innovative approach continues to shape contemporary art and popular culture today.
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