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Artworks
Andy Warhol
The Shadow F.S. II 267, from Myths, 1981Screen print with diamond dust on Lenox Museum Board38 x 38 in
96.5 x 96.5 cmEdition of 200 plus 30 AP, 5 PP, 5 EP , 30 TPSeries: MythsCopyright The ArtistAndy Warhol's The Shadow from the Myths portfolio is a captivating piece that exemplifies the artist's fascination with celebrity culture and the allure of fame. Created in 1981, as part...Andy Warhol's The Shadow from the Myths portfolio is a captivating piece that exemplifies the artist's fascination with celebrity culture and the allure of fame. Created in 1981, as part of Warhol's larger series exploring iconic figures and mythic archetypes, The Shadow stands out as a particularly enigmatic and introspective work.
In this piece, Warhol presents a stark and haunting depiction of the iconic superhero, The Shadow. Rendered in bold and contrasting hues of black and white, the figure of The Shadow appears almost ghostly, hovering against a dark background. The use of negative space and dramatic lighting adds to the sense of mystery and ambiguity surrounding the character.
Warhol's portrayal of The Shadow reflects his interest in exploring the darker aspects of celebrity and heroism. Unlike traditional depictions of superheroes as symbols of strength and righteousness, Warhol's interpretation of The Shadow is imbued with a sense of vulnerability and existential angst. The figure appears isolated and introspective, as if grappling with the weight of its own mythic status.
At the same time, The Shadow serves as a meditation on the nature of identity and the shadows that lurk beneath the surface of public personas. Warhol was keenly aware of the performative nature of fame and the masks that individuals often wear to conceal their true selves. Through his portrayal of The Shadow, Warhol invites viewers to consider the complexities of selfhood and the hidden aspects of our own identities.
As with much of Warhol's work, The Shadow blurs the boundaries between high art and popular culture, challenging conventional notions of artistic subject matter. By elevating the figure of The Shadow to the realm of fine art, Warhol prompts viewers to reconsider the distinction between the sacred and the profane, the heroic and the mundane.
Overall, Andy Warhol's The Shadow from the Myths portfolio is a thought-provoking exploration of celebrity, identity, and the mythic imagination. Through his bold and evocative portrayal of this iconic character, Warhol invites viewers to confront the shadows that lurk within us all and to reflect on the nature of fame, heroism, and self-representation in contemporary society.%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EAndy%20Warhol%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22title_and_year%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_and_year_title%22%3EThe%20Shadow%20F.S.%20II%20267%2C%20from%20Myths%3C/span%3E%2C%20%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_and_year_year%22%3E1981%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22medium%22%3EScreen%20print%20with%20diamond%20dust%20on%20Lenox%20Museum%20Board%20%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22dimensions%22%3E38%20x%2038%20in%3Cbr/%3E%0A96.5%20x%2096.5%20cm%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22edition_details%22%3EEdition%20of%20200%20plus%2030%20AP%2C%205%20PP%2C%205%20EP%20%2C%2030%20TP%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22series%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artwork_caption_prefix%22%3ESeries%3A%3C/span%3E%20Myths%3C/div%3ERelated artworks-
Andy Warhol, Dracula F.S. II 264, from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, Howdy Doody F.S. II 263, from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, Mammy F.S. II 262, from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, Mickey Mouse F.S. II 265, from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, Myths F.S. II 258-267, 1981
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Andy Warhol, Santa Claus Trial Proof TP 17/30 from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, Superman F.S. II 260, from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, The Witch Trial Proof TP 17/30 from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, The Star F.S. II 258, from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, Uncle Sam Trial Proof TP 2/30 from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, Dracula Trial Proof TP 7/30 from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, Howdy Doody Trial Proof TP 19/30 from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, Superman Trial Proof TP 19/30 from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, Superman Trial Proof TP 26/30 from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, The Shadow Trial Proof TP 17/30 from Myths, 1981
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Andy Warhol, The Star Trial Proof TP 6/30 from Myths, 1981
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