Andy Warhol (1928-1987) (after) - "Campbell´s Soup I

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Andy Warhol (1928-1987) (after) - "Campbell´s Soup I

- Andy Warhol (after). Ten art prints on heavyweight smooth paper (approx. 250gsm, refers to paper thickness/density). - Complete series of the 10 soup variants: Green Pea, Black Bean, Beef, Cream of Mushroom, Onion, Chiken Noodle, Vegetable, Consommé (Beef), Pepper Pot and Tomato. - 2013. Copyright The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. and Trademarks licensed by Campbell Soup Company. - Size of each: 28 x 35,5 cm. - Ready to frame. The pic in which the items appears framed is a simulated recreation for illustrative purposes only, the frame and other decorative elements shown in it are not included in the lot you are bidding on. - Stamp on verso. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Campbell’s Soup I (1968) by Andy Warhol is one of the most iconic portfolios of Pop Art, transforming an everyday supermarket product into a defining image of twentieth-century visual culture. Composed of ten different Campbell’s soup can variants, including Tomato, Chicken Noodle, Cream of Mushroom, Black Bean, Green Pea, Onion, Vegetable, Beef, Pepper Pot and Consommé, the series captures Warhol’s fascination with repetition, consumer culture, advertising and the power of instantly recognisable imagery. The work is directly connected to Warhol’s legendary 1962 Campbell’s Soup paintings, which helped establish him as the leading figure of American Pop Art. By returning to the subject in this 1968 print portfolio, Warhol elevated the soup can into an enduring symbol of modern life: ordinary, commercial, graphic and unforgettable. Its clean red-and-white design, repeated structure and subtle variations place the work in dialogue with Roy Lichtenstein, Tom Wesselmann, Robert Indiana, Mel Ramos, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, artists who also explored the relationship between art, mass media, branding and popular culture. The appeal of Campbell’s Soup I lies in its perfect balance between simplicity and cultural impact. Each can appears almost identical at first glance, yet the different flavours create rhythm, variation and visual movement across the series. This makes the work especially attractive for lovers of Pop Art prints, food advertising imagery, vintage-inspired wall decor, kitchen art, graphic design, American modern art and bold contemporary interiors. Its strong visual identity fits beautifully in modern homes, creative studios, restaurants, offices and design-led spaces. Warhol’s genius was his ability to understand that images from everyday life could become as powerful as traditional portraits or historical subjects. The Campbell’s Soup can became a modern icon in the same way that Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Coca-Cola bottles and Dollar Signs became part of his artistic universe. This cultural force continues to resonate alongside the work of David Hockney, Mark Rothko, Pierre Soulages, Gerhard Richter, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Karl Lagasse and Jeff Koons, all artists whose works combine strong visual presence with lasting collector appeal. Within today’s broader collecting culture where fine art, vintage design, luxury names such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier, and popular icons like Star Wars, Pokémon and Lego can coexist in curated interiors Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup imagery remains one of the most recognisable and desirable symbols of modern art. The current trend for bold graphic prints, nostalgic branding, colourful Pop Art and statement wall decor makes this series especially relevant for collectors and decorators seeking an image with both visual impact and art-historical importance. A timeless image, Campbell’s Soup I embodies the essence of Andy Warhol’s artistic vision: repetition, fame, consumer culture, graphic clarity and the transformation of everyday objects into icons.

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