Reigning Queens (1985) is a series of silkscreens by Andy Warhol portraying the reigning queens of various nations: Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Beatrix of the Netherlands, Margrethe II of Denmark and other royal figures. The work reflects Warhol's interest in fame, the icon and the reproducibility of images, applied this time to the world of monarchy. Each portrait is characterised by the vivid colours and intense contrasts typical of his style, which transforms institutional figures into recognisable pop symbols. The repetition of the images, the overlaid glazes and the stylisation of details create an almost hypnotic visual effect, making monarchy an accessible and contemporary media phenomenon.
With Reigning Queens, Warhol explores the tension between authority and pop culture, celebrating at the same time royal glamour and the collective fascination with celebrities, showing how even the most institutional figures can become media icons.
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Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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