Warhol Truman Capote – Novelist, Actor, Playwright Lithograph

Limited Edition 86/200

Archival Lithograph

1979

Andy Warhol’s 1979 lithograph of Truman Capote is a notable piece within the artist’s celebrated series of celebrity portraits. In this lithograph, Warhol portrays Truman Capote, the renowned writer and socialite famous for works such as In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Capote was a prominent figure in the social and literary circles of the 1970s, and his inclusion in Warhol's portfolio underscores the artist’s ongoing exploration of fame and celebrity.

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.