Andy Warhol Buffalo Nickel Print 1986

Andy Warhol
Buffalo Nickel F.S. II 374, from Cowboys and Indians, 1986
Screen print on Lenox Museum Board
36 x 36 in
91.4 x 91.4 cm
91.4 x 91.4 cm
Edition of 36 TP
Series: Cowboys and Indians
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Andy Warhol's Buffalo Nickel print is a captivating piece within his Cowboys and Indians series, which he created in the 1980s. This series marked a departure from his earlier works,...
Andy Warhol's Buffalo Nickel print is a captivating piece within his Cowboys and Indians series, which he created in the 1980s. This series marked a departure from his earlier works, as he delved into themes of American mythology and cultural iconography. The Buffalo Nickel, officially known as the Indian Head Nickel, was a five-cent coin minted in the United States from 1913 to 1938. It featured a profile of a Native American on one side and a buffalo on the other. This coin became a significant symbol of American frontier heritage, embodying the spirit of the Wild West and the rugged individualism associated with it. In Warhol's rendition, he takes this iconic image and reinterprets it through his distinctive pop art style. He employs bold colors and repetition, techniques that have become synonymous with his work. By repeating the image of the Buffalo Nickel, Warhol highlights its status as a cultural artifact, elevating it to the realm of high art. Warhol's choice of subject matter reflects his ongoing fascination with American consumer culture and the commodification of everyday objects. By elevating the Buffalo Nickel to the status of art, he challenges conventional notions of value and authenticity. Through his prints, Warhol invites viewers to reconsider the significance of these symbols and their place in contemporary society. Moreover, the inclusion of the Buffalo Nickel within the broader context of the Cowboys and Indians series adds layers of meaning to the artwork. The series as a whole explores the myths and stereotypes surrounding the American West, from cowboys and Native Americans to Hollywood portrayals of these figures. By juxtaposing images of cowboys and Indians with iconic American symbols such as the Buffalo Nickel, Warhol prompts viewers to question the narratives that have shaped American identity. In summary, Andy Warhol's Buffalo Nickel print from the Cowboys and Indians series is a testament to his ability to transform mundane objects into objects of artistic contemplation. Through his distinctive style and choice of subject matter, Warhol challenges viewers to reconsider the cultural significance of symbols like the Buffalo Nickel and their role in shaping American mythology.
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