Description Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), "Love 311 (Blue)", 1983, screenprint on paper, unsigned, Warhol Foundation stamp and inscribed "121B UT. 018" and "VF" en verso, sheet 30 1/2 in. x 21 3/4 in., framed . Provenance: Collection of Wendy and the late George (1944-2013) Rodrigue. Note: Special thanks to Ron Rivlin of Revolver Gallery for his assistance in cataloging this work. Note: ?People should fall in love with their eyes closed. Just close your eyes. Don?t look and it?s like magic." ~ Andy Warhol In 1978, Andy Warhol created a series of prints titled Sex Parts, which were characterized by explicit sexuality. In 1983, he countered that series (and perhaps critics calling his work pornography) by creating the Love series. Whereas the first series focused on the sexual act, the Love series prints each depict a nude couple in a different embrace, showcasing their full bodies rather than focusing on select body parts. The series is not explicit and is meant to highlight the passion and deep emotional intimacy behind the physicality of sexual intercourse. The full series consists of three screen prints that can be seen as telling a romantic narrative. Two of those prints, Love 311 (Blue) and Love 312 (Gold), are offered here. Each of these images presents a unique color variation from the numbered series.
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