Halloween (1949; United States) by Andy Warhol

“Halloween,” by the illustrious artist Andy Warhol, is a figurative artwork created in 1949 in the United States. Executed in lithography, one of the artist’s preferred mediums, this piece is illustrative of the Pop Art movement with its dimensions measuring 28.2 cm by 18.5 cm.

The artwork features a striking black-and-white depiction of several masked figures, set against a light background. The primary figure holds up a large, oval-shaped mask that obscures its face, creating a haunting and somewhat eerie effect. Behind this central figure, another smaller figure peeks through a smaller mask, adding to the mysterious aura of the scene. The masks themselves possess exaggerated and almost abstract features, emphasizing the theme of disguise typical to Halloween. Warhol’s characteristic bold lines and flattened perspective are prominent, contributing to the overall enigmatic ambiance of the piece.

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