ANDY WARHOL "PORTRAIT (CARLO)" DRAWING, c. 1950 damien hirst signed and the Solomon R

and the Solomon R

Kelly was one of the first artists

akin to other acrylic on paper works created during this time period

The surface looks as if it has been weathered over decades and has a striking texture and patina

ANDY WARHOL "PORTRAIT (CARLO)" DRAWING, c. 1950 damien hirst signed and the Solomon RAndy Warhol (1928 1987) is arguably the most important American artist of the 20th century. He not only defined Pop Art but had an unrivaled influence on artists and image making. In recent years there has been new scholarship and increasing commercial interest in Andy Warhol's early works, material created prior to Pop Art. During the 1950's Warhol established his name in New York City as a trendy illustrator contributing to a wide number of fashion