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Vintage Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Rug 47683

Size: 2 ft 7 in x 2 ft 10 in (0.79 m x 0.86 m)

This beautifully composed art rug depicts one of Andy Warhol's famous interpretations of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.

Vintage Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Rug, Country Of Origin: Scandinavian, Circa Date: Mid-Twentieth Century – Here is an exciting vintage rug – a beautifully composed art rug, depicting one of Andy Warhol’s famous interpretations of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe in a delightful mid-century style. A Scandinavian rug, this unique work is a testament to the enduring power of Warhol’s style.  Andy Warhol, the iconic twentieth century artist, is renowned and revered for his unique and thought-provoking interpretations of popular and commercial culture. Famously stating that he painted “what he liked to look at,” Warhol composed a series of portraits of Marilyn Monroe beginning in the early 1960’s. Depicting the glamours Hollywood movie star in various psychedelic colors and arrangements, Warhol was commenting on the marketability of Monroe in different contexts, while simultaneously creating unique and beautiful art. This Marilyn Monroe rug depicts a particularly intriguing portrait of Monroe designed by Warhol – sort of a simplified, deconstructed interpretation of a traditional portrait, with vibrant, overstated colors standing in for the actual, real-life tones. This device creates a powerful and intriguing image, especially in this context, where the portrait is of an immediately recognizable figure. Warhol’s distinct signature may be found in the lower right portion of this Marilyn Monroe rug.

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