Andy Warhol:
Drawings and Watercolors of the 1950s

When Andy Warhol arrived in New York City from Pittsburgh in the early 1950s, he had little money, no name recognition, and few acquaintances. He did, however, possess a keen sensibility, a fresh eye, and ambition. Quickly he earned considerable distinction for his whimsical and lithe illustrations, which graced the pages of life-style magazines such as Ladies Home Journal, and were used in the advertising campaigns of clients including Tiffany & Co. and I. Miller and Sons, among others. Fanciful shoes, bouquets of spring posies, and napping cats are familiar motifs from this early period of Warhol's work. In addition to these charming images, Andy Warhol: Drawings and Illustrations of the 1950s features some of his first gold and silver foil renderings, rubber-stamp drawings, and early erotic portraits. These illustrations are accompanied by an introduction and extensive chronology of the events in this pivotal period of Warhol's career, from 1949-1960.

FASHION SHOW BACKDROP(FOR GLAMOUR),1955.
TEMPERA AND INK ON TEN CAMVAS WINDOW SHADES,
106 1/4x215in.(269.9x546.1cm)

drop dead cute

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Andy Warhol: Drawings and Watercolors of the 1950s

Andy Warhol:
Drawings and Watercolors of the 1950s