Warhol Carolina Herrera – Fashion Designer Lithograph

Limited Edition 86/200

Archival Lithograph

1979

Andy Warhol's 1979 lithograph of Carolina Herrera offers a vivid example of the artist's engagement with the fashion world and his distinctive approach to celebrity portraiture. This lithograph, part of Warhol’s broader exploration of high-profile figures, captures Herrera, a renowned fashion designer, in a way that highlights both her elegance and Warhol's signature artistic style. In the 1979 lithograph, Warhol portrays Carolina Herrera with his characteristic blend of simplicity and sophistication. The portrait often emphasizes bold colors and graphic lines, creating a striking and memorable image. Warhol's approach involves reducing complex forms to their essence, focusing on key features that convey Herrera’s status and style without delving into intricate detail.

The archival lithograph features Warhol’s signature style: a combination of bold colors, striking contrasts, and a focus on the subject’s most recognizable features. Warhol’s use of the lithographic medium in this work allows for a smooth, graphic quality that emphasizes the glossy, larger-than-life aspect of public persona. The print reflects Warhol’s interest in the interplay between the public and private selves of celebrities, capturing the enigmatic presence in a way that both venerates and distills his image.