Poinsettias - Andy Warhol
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A striking 1982 screenprint by Andy Warhol, featuring his signature graphic style applied to the festive poinsettia plant.
Andy Warhol produced his Poinsettias series in 1982, a period during which he returned to floral subjects with a distinct approach to colour and form. This work demonstrates his characteristic method of combining photographic source material with screenprinting techniques. The composition relies on a flattened perspective, where the organic shapes of the poinsettia leaves are defined by bold, black outlines that sit atop fields of saturated colour.
Warhol often utilised commercial printing processes to remove the artist's hand from the final product. In this piece, the registration of the ink is intentionally loose, allowing the colours to bleed slightly outside the lines. This technique creates a sense of movement and spontaneity, contrasting with the mechanical nature of the medium. The choice of subject matter, a plant synonymous with the festive season, reflects Warhol's interest in mass-produced imagery and the commodification of seasonal symbols.
By isolating the poinsettia from its typical context, Warhol forces the viewer to focus on the graphic qualities of the plant itself. The interplay between the deep red petals and the contrasting green and turquoise background creates a visual tension that is typical of his later work. The print avoids the hyper-realism of traditional botanical studies, opting instead for a stylised representation that prioritises colour interaction and graphic impact. This approach aligns with his broader practice of transforming everyday objects into icons of contemporary visual culture. The work remains a clear example of his ability to manipulate familiar subjects through repetition and chromatic variation, maintaining a balance between commercial aesthetic and fine art production.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Poinsettias - Andy Warhol
Artist Biography
Andy Warhol
He moved to New York after graduating from Carnegie Tech in 1949 and spent the 1950s as a commercial illustrator. He was successful at it: shoe drawings for I. Miller, album covers, magazine illustrations. The work was loose, charming, and camp. He won awards. But commercial art was not taken seriously, and Warhol wanted to be taken seriously.
The Campbell's Soup Cans came in 1962. Thirty-two canvases, one for each flavour. Then Marilyn, then Elvis, then the car crashes and electric chairs. The technique was silk-screen printing: photographic images transferred to canvas through a mesh screen and printed in flat, commercial colours. The process removed the artist's hand almost entirely, which was the point. Warhol made art that looked like it had been manufactured, in a culture that manufactured everything.
The Factory, his silver-foiled studio on East 47th Street, became the centre of a scene that included musicians, actors, drag queens, socialites, and addicts, sometimes all at once. He made films. He started Interview magazine. He managed the Velvet Underground. He was shot by Valerie Solanas in 1968 and nearly died; he wore a surgical corset for the rest of his life.
His late work, often dismissed, includes the Oxidation Paintings (made with urine on metallic paint), the Shadow series, and the Last Supper paintings. He died in 1987 after gallbladder surgery, at fifty-eight. His estate was valued at around 600 million dollars.
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