Sachiko Goodman, a leading real estate broker and prominent art collector in New York, was not only a close friend of Andy Warhol but also his muse for the paired works Sachiko (FS.II 154) and Sachiko FS. II 155). In these portraits, Goodman’s bare shoulders and carefree smile as she turns toward the camera capture the warmth and ease of her relationship with Warhol. Across both pieces, Warhol overlays multi-colored squares, segmenting the composition and subtly shifting the viewer’s focus while preserving a unified visual theme.

In Sachiko (FS. II 154), Warhol employs a muted color palette and allows the boundaries between the colored sections to remain imperfect, highlighting the underlying black-and-white photograph and allowing Goodman’s natural elegance to shine through. The print was produced by Rupert Jasen Smith, one of Warhol’s trusted collaborators at Warhol Enterprises. As a personal tribute to Smith's craftsmanship, Warhol signed the reverse of the piece with the inscription "To Rupert" in black ink, making this particular print the only known printer’s proof of Sachiko (FS. II 154).

Sachiko (FS. II 154) belongs to a small series Warhol created featuring Goodman during a prolific period in the 1970s when he regularly socialized with celebrities, artists, and collectors. As Warhol’s fame grew, he received an increasing number of commissions for custom screenprinted portraits from wealthy socialites, musicians, and film stars. These commissions became a major element of Warhol’s artistic production and a significant source of income, solidifying his role as both a chronicler and a participant in the culture of celebrity and luxury that defined the era.