{"product_id":"marilyn-monroe-andy-warhol","title":"Marilyn Monroe - Andy Warhol","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Pop Art screenprint by Andy Warhol, featuring his iconic, high-contrast portrait of Marilyn Monroe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAndy Warhol produced this iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe in 1964, two years after the actress died. He utilised a publicity photograph from the 1953 film Niagara as his source material. By isolating the face and applying high-contrast, non-naturalistic colours, Warhol removed the image from its original cinematic context. The screenprinting process allowed for the repetition of the image, a technique central to his exploration of mass media and celebrity culture.\n\nThis specific composition focuses on the stylised features of the subject. The yellow hair, pink skin, and dark lips create a flattened, graphic appearance. Warhol intentionally allowed for slight misalignments in the ink application, which draws attention to the mechanical nature of the printmaking process. This approach rejects the traditional notion of the artist as a creator of unique, hand-painted works. Instead, it positions the artwork as a product of industrial production methods.\n\nThe work functions as a commentary on the commodification of fame. By treating a human face with the same repetitive, commercial aesthetic as a soup can or a detergent box, Warhol invited viewers to consider how public figures are consumed by the masses. The stark contrast between the artificial colour palette and the recognisable features of the subject creates a tension between the person and the public persona. This print remains a primary example of the Pop Art movement, reflecting the visual language of 1960s advertising and mass-market printing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/real-gold-eduardo-paolozzi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eReal Gold - Eduardo Paolozzi — Eduardo Paolozzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/madonna-and-child-allan-darcangelo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna and Child - Allan D'Arcangelo — Allan D'Arcangelo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921149108559,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921149337935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921149370703,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Marilyn-Monroe_Poster_CompositorV1_1781481964999.jpg?v=1781486092","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/marilyn-monroe-andy-warhol","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}