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Queen Ntombi Twala, from Reigning Queens by Andy WARHOL

Creator: Andy Warhol
Offered by: Shapero Gallery

Description
WARHOL, Andy

Queen Ntombi Twala, from Reigning Queens
Stock Code 109735
1985

Current price$42,837.00
Queen Ntombi Twala is one of four portraits which makeup Warhol's renowned portfolio Reigning Queens, 1985. Each of the four Queens were chosen by the artist because they assumed their thrones through birthright. Queen Ntombi Twala remains the current ruling monarch of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) along with her son and is considered an important, powerful addition to Warhol's series as the only non-European Queen.

Using his characteristic vibrant colour blocking and off-register line drawing technique, Warhol has transformed this regal state portrait into one that is distinctly 'Pop'. In this transformation, Warhol is further building on the regal status of Queen Ntombi to that of international pop-culture stardom. In the present piece, Warhol is showcasing his mastery of off-register line drawing to enhance the elements of her jewellery and crown, drawing attention to the sitter's prestige. The Reigning Queens portfolio highlights Warhol's lifelong fascination with female icons as powerful global figures as well as his preoccupation with the proliferation of their image.

Unique screenprint in colours, 1985, on Lenox Museum Board, signed in pencil, numbered and inscribed 'TP' a unique trial proof, aside from the standard edition of 40, printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York, published by George C. P. Mulder, Amsterdam, 100 x 80 cm. (39¼ x 31½ in.)

Feldman & Schellmann IIB.346-349

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1980-1999
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modernism
Dealer Reference #:	109735
Incollect Reference #:	761694

Dimensions

W.	31.5 in;	H.	39.37 in;
W.	80 cm;	H.	100 cm;

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