Martha Graham
by Andy Warhol
Year: 1986
Medium: Screen print in color on paper
Size: 35 x 35 in (88.9 x 88.9 cm)
Edition: 100
Celebrating one of modern dance’s most influential figures, Andy Warhol’s Martha Graham (1986) brings the celebrated choreographer into the artist’s distinctive language of celebrity portraiture. This 35 × 35-inch color screenprint on paper is from an edition of 100, offering a refined balance of cultural significance and scarcity. Its striking presentation and documented edition details make it an appealing choice for discerning collectors of Warhol and performance history.
Martha Graham reflects Andy Warhol’s fascination with cultural icons beyond Hollywood. Created in 1985, the portrait draws on Warhol’s photographs of the legendary American dancer and choreographer, translating movement, discipline, and artistic individuality into his signature Pop language. There is no street-graffiti version because Warhol’s practice was rooted in photography, silkscreen, and studio-based art rather than street art. Graham becomes a symbol of creative freedom, performance, and American modernism.
For collectors, Warhol’s portraits of major cultural figures remain highly desirable. Rarity, edition size, condition, and provenance can make a significant difference, while Graham’s stature gives the work strong art-historical appeal.
From our gallery perspective, Martha Graham is compelling because Warhol captures an artist known for movement through an image that feels remarkably still. That tension gives the portrait lasting presence.
The work belongs to Warhol’s late portrait period, when he increasingly portrayed artists, performers, and public figures. It sits naturally alongside his portraits of musicians, actors, and other cultural icons. For collectors, Martha Graham offers a sophisticated entry into Warhol’s later work, combining Pop Art recognition with the legacy of one of America’s most influential artists.
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Martha Graham
by Andy Warhol
Year: 1986
Medium: Screen print in color on paper
Size: 35 x 35 in (88.9 x 88.9 cm)
Edition: 100
Celebrating one of modern dance’s most influential figures, Andy Warhol’s Martha Graham (1986) brings the celebrated choreographer into the artist’s distinctive language of celebrity portraiture. This 35 × 35-inch color screenprint on paper is from an edition of 100, offering a refined balance of cultural significance and scarcity. Its striking presentation and documented edition details make it an appealing choice for discerning collectors of Warhol and performance history.
Martha Graham reflects Andy Warhol’s fascination with cultural icons beyond Hollywood. Created in 1985, the portrait draws on Warhol’s photographs of the legendary American dancer and choreographer, translating movement, discipline, and artistic individuality into his signature Pop language. There is no street-graffiti version because Warhol’s practice was rooted in photography, silkscreen, and studio-based art rather than street art. Graham becomes a symbol of creative freedom, performance, and American modernism.
For collectors, Warhol’s portraits of major cultural figures remain highly desirable. Rarity, edition size, condition, and provenance can make a significant difference, while Graham’s stature gives the work strong art-historical appeal.
From our gallery perspective, Martha Graham is compelling because Warhol captures an artist known for movement through an image that feels remarkably still. That tension gives the portrait lasting presence.
The work belongs to Warhol’s late portrait period, when he increasingly portrayed artists, performers, and public figures. It sits naturally alongside his portraits of musicians, actors, and other cultural icons. For collectors, Martha Graham offers a sophisticated entry into Warhol’s later work, combining Pop Art recognition with the legacy of one of America’s most influential artists.