Lithograph, heavyweight velin paper, 36 x 46 cm (composition), 70 x 50 (sheet), limited edition , hand-numbered in pencil 266/450, signed from plate p.d. TOM WESSELMANN, dry publisher's stamp S.P.A.D.E.M. l.d.
(SPADEM is the French equivalent of the Polish ZAIKS), "verification of authenticity" hologram on the back .
Original certificate.
Along with artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, Tom Wesselmann isconsideredone of thepioneersof American pop art, best known for creating bold, colorful compositionsthatoftendepictedthemesofconsumption,advertising andpopularculture. However, his art, which was strongly inspired bythe contemporary world ofmedia, advertising and commercialism,differed from many otherpop artartists, such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Wesselmanntriedtoavoid the excessive irony and detachment characteristic ofsome oftheartistsin this trend,placingmore emphasis onaesthetics and classical subjects such as the nude and still life.
Wesselmann neversought to scandalize - rather, to artistically analyzenudityas a cultural motif
One of Tom Wesselmann's most importantworks is his series ofnudes, including the composition " Cynthia Nude" ("Cynthia Nude"). Within this series, Wesselmann explored the theme of the female body, which he treated both as a classical painting motif and as a symbol of modern, sensual consumption in popular culture.
Tom Wesselmann's works arehighly regardedin both the art community and the art market. As one ofthe leadingrepresentatives of pop art, Wesselmanngained worldwidefame during his lifetime, and hisworkcontinues to be appreciated, collected and exhibited inprestigiousmuseums and galleries. Hisworks regularlyappear at auctions andfetch very high prices, a testamentto theirpopularityandmarket value.
