Uncle Sam

Warhol has long been considered one of the preeminent figures of the Pop Art movement. These works, typical of his vividly rendered print multiples, are drawn from a ten-part fantasy series. The prints continued Warhol’s early fascination with American cultural icons such as Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe; but this time he chose subjects from popular culture rather than “real” people. His portrayal of actual and fictional figures in the same style suggests he saw celebrity as a unifying force, which might provide an equal opportunity ascension to the temple of fame.