Warhol Dennis Hopper - Actor, Director, Photographer Lithograph

Limited Edition 86/200

Archival Lithograph

1979

In 1979, Warhol was deeply immersed in his exploration of celebrity portraits. Dennis Hopper, a prominent actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films like "Easy Rider," was an apt subject for Warhol, who often sought to blur the lines between art and popular culture. The lithograph of Hopper exemplifies Warhol’s approach to portraiture, where the subject is not merely represented but transformed into a visual icon.

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 Hopper’s public persona. The print reflects Warhol’s interest in the interplay between the public and private selves of celebrities, capturing Hopper’s enigmatic presence in a way that both venerates and distills his image.