Lulu, 1982
Tom Wesselmann   Master Artists

Print : lithography · 55.9 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm 22 x 30 x 0.1 inch · Ready to hang

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Print : numbered and limited to 250 copies

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Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang

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Hand-signed by artist

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lithography on paper

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55.9 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm 22 x 30 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth

Artwork dimensions including frame

69.9 x 90.2 x 2.5 cm 27.5 x 35.5 x 1 inch

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Lithograph in colors on paper. Hand signed and dated lower right margin by Tom Wesselmann. Hand numbered 165/250 lower right margin. Image size: 16.65 x 25 inches. Sheet size: 22 x 30 inches. Frame size: 27.5 x 35.5 inches. From "Metropolitan Opera Fine Art II" portfolio. Co-published by the Metropolitan Opera and Circle Gallery, New York, with their blind stamps.

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About the Artist: Tom Wesselmann (1931–2004) was an American Pop artist best known for his collages, sculptures, and screenprints that stylized the female figure. Often isolating segments of the body—red lips with a cigarette, a single nipple, or a stylish shoe—his artworks aim was to seize a viewer's attention. “The prime mission of my art, in the beginning, and continuing still, is to make figurative art as exciting as abstract art," he once said of his work. Born on February 23, 1931 in Cincinnati, OH, he was drafted into the US Army to serve in the Korean War in 1952. Returning home after the war, he studied drawing at the Art Academy of Cincinnati before working as an illustrator of comic strips and men's magazines. In 1956, he moved to New York where he attended the Cooper Union. Soon after graduation, Wesselmann founded the Judson Gallery, along with Jim Dine and Marcus Ratliff. Beginning in the 1960s, with his Great American Nude series, Wesselman drew from Americana and media culture, to produce billboard-scaled paintings in flat bold colors. Like Dine, he was associated with the Pop Art movement but disagreed with being labeled as such. Through the following decades, the artist honed his idiosyncratic style while continuing to live in New York, NY until his death on December 17, 2004. Today, the artist's works are in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., among others.

Tom Wesselmann, Lulu
United States  • 1931  - 2004
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Tom Wesselmann, one of the leading figures of American Pop Art, continues to influence the global art market with his iconic works that combine bold imagery and vibrant colors. Known for his monumental depictions of everyday objects and the female form, Wesselmann's work has been the subject of numerous exhibitions and continues to resonate with collectors worldwide. His pieces, such as the Great American Nudes and Still Life series, remain highly sought after, with works regularly appearing in prestigious auctions and galleries, further cementing his place in the contemporary art world.

Wesselmann’s groundbreaking approach to art began with his innovative use of trivial motifs, their monumentalization, and reduction to stereotypes, which reflected the societal and cultural shifts of the 1960s. His iconic Bedroom Paintings, Seascapes, and Smokers series showcased his mastery of color and form, while his Bathtub Collages and Still Life series marked his exploration of modern American life, capturing the sensuality and domesticity of the era. As a co-founder of the Pop Art movement, Wesselmann’s art offers a timeless commentary on the intersections of sexuality, consumerism, and everyday life.

Throughout his career, Wesselmann became known for his ability to turn ordinary objects into monumental works of art, and his use of bright, eye-catching colors further solidified his influence in the art market. His legacy lives on through his numerous exhibitions, both in the U.S. and internationally, and his work remains a cornerstone of modern and contemporary art collections worldwide. Collectors continue to prize Wesselmann’s unique vision and his contributions to Pop Art, making his works a valuable and enduring investment.

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