Pop Art Painting for Sale

Pop Art, derived from “popular art," is a movement that emerged in the UK in the 1950s before gaining global recognition. This influential artistic movement has shaped visual arts, music, and fashion, with Pop Art painting standing out as one of the most recognizable and sought-after styles in contemporary art. Characterized by bold colors, mass-produced imagery, and references to consumer culture, Pop Art remains a defining force in modern artistic expression.

Acrylic painting played a crucial role in the evolution of Pop Art. Unlike traditional oil paint, acrylic dries rapidly, eliminates the need for varnish, and offers exceptional durability. Many Pop Art artists embraced this modern medium for its versatility and vibrant finish, making it ideal for large-scale paintings and high-contrast compositions. Another major innovation that fueled the movement's success was silk screen printing, a stencil-based technique allowing artists to create multiple prints of the same image. This method, often used in American Pop Art, enabled the production of iconic series that transformed everyday objects into artistic masterpieces.

Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein revolutionized Pop Art by adopting industrial production techniques and integrating mass culture into their work. Warhol's Campbell's soup cans and Marilyn Monroe portraits, alongside Lichtenstein's comic strip-inspired paintings, redefined contemporary art. Their approach challenged traditional artistic values, proving that an artwork's significance could extend beyond uniqueness to mass appeal and cultural commentary.

American Pop Art rejected classical artistic traditions in favor of themes drawn from consumer society. The movement embraced popular, ordinary subjects such as Coca-Cola bottles, Hollywood celebrities, and comic book characters, using these symbols to critique mass production and media influence. The characteristic use of primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—further amplified the movement's bold, eye-catching aesthetic. These vibrant hues, combined with simple lines and minimalistic details, gave rise to kitsch Pop Art paintings that remain highly collectible today.

Much like the avant-garde ideas of Marcel Duchamp and the Dada movement, Pop Art sought to desacralize art and make it accessible to a wider audience. The movement's philosophy emphasized the power of images and the fetishization of consumer goods, transforming advertisements, logos, and celebrity culture into artistic statements. However, by the 1970s, many Pop Art pioneers moved toward other protest movements, shifting their artistic focus to new experimental styles.

Today, Pop Art continues to thrive, influencing contemporary artists who reinterpret its themes with modern techniques. On Artsper, collectors can discover a wide selection of Pop Art paintings, from established masters to emerging talents. The legacy of Pop Art is carried forward by celebrated artists such as James Rosenquist, David Salle, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselmann, and David Hockney. Whether looking for an iconic Pop Art print or a contemporary painting inspired by the movement, Pop Art remains an essential and dynamic genre in the art world.

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Painting, Dogeye, Jug

Dogeye

Jug

Painting - 80 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

$1,053

Painting, Joconde, Jérôme Mesnager

Joconde

Jérôme Mesnager

Painting - 65 x 54 x 3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.3 x 1.2 inch

$1,755

Painting, Fun pote, MAM

Fun pote

MAM

Painting - 30 x 30 x 5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 2 inch

$351

Painting, Joe Cool, Shokkobo Popart

Joe Cool

Shokkobo Popart

Painting - 100 x 75 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 29.5 x 1.6 inch

$2,609

Painting, Gatito, Virginia Benedicto

Gatito

Virginia Benedicto

Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,158

Painting, UpLove, BB.Queen

UpLove

BB.Queen

Painting - 60 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

$1,462

Painting, Go Ayrton, Fabien Novarino

Go Ayrton

Fabien Novarino

Painting - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

$2,223

Painting, Torn Legend, Gripe

Torn Legend

Gripe

Painting - 100 x 81 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 1 inch

$2,106

Painting, Vincent, Romain Dorez

Vincent

Romain Dorez

Painting - 100 x 81 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch

$936

Painting, Picsou, Mr Brainwash

Picsou

Mr Brainwash

Painting - 59.5 x 61.5 cm Painting - 23.4 x 24.2 inch

$3,393

Painting, Good boys, Gripe

Good boys

Gripe

Painting - 59 x 47 x 2.5 cm Painting - 23.2 x 18.5 x 1 inch

$1,638

Painting, AMEX Goldorak, N.Nathan

AMEX Goldorak

N.Nathan

Painting - 28 x 45 x 1 cm Painting - 11 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

$1,462

Painting, Roboïde Tattoo 2, PRAB'Z

Roboïde Tattoo 2

PRAB'Z

Painting - 120 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$1,521

Painting, Roboïde orange L, PRAB'Z

Roboïde orange L

PRAB'Z

Painting - 120 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$1,345

Painting, Frida, Troy Henriksen

Frida

Troy Henriksen

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$4,680

Painting, Poet Kid, Troy Henriksen

Poet Kid

Troy Henriksen

Painting - 162 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 63.8 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch

$5,265

Painting, Golconde IV, David Cumps

Golconde IV

David Cumps

Painting - 90 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$2,808

Painting, Sangoku, David Cumps

Sangoku

David Cumps

Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,404

Painting, Crying Girl, Dillon Boy

Crying Girl

Dillon Boy

Painting - 91.44 x 91.44 x 0.2 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 0.1 inch

$2,913

Painting, Greek Statue, Asko

Greek Statue

Asko

Painting - 120 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1 inch

$2,574

Painting, Love Story, Asko

Love Story

Asko

Painting - 100 x 70 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.4 inch

$1,638

Painting, Young Vandal, Asko

Young Vandal

Asko

Painting - 100 x 70 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.4 inch

$1,755

Painting, G80049342C, Wo$h

G80049342C

Wo$h

Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$936

Painting, G80049337C, Wo$h

G80049337C

Wo$h

Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$936

Painting, Medcom, cObo

Medcom

cObo

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0 inch

$936

Painting, Madness, Caro Graffiti

Madness

Caro Graffiti

Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$1,755

Painting, Einstein, Mr Brainwash

Einstein

Mr Brainwash

Painting - 61 x 91.4 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 36 x 0.8 inch

$18,750

Painting, So hype, Rico Sab

So hype

Rico Sab

Painting - 100 x 100 x 1.8 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.7 inch

$1,053

Painting, Keep kalm be free, Rico Sab

Keep kalm be free

Rico Sab

Painting - 100 x 100 x 1.8 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.7 inch

$1,053

Painting, Cosmos, Troy Henriksen

Cosmos

Troy Henriksen

Painting - 198 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 78 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch

$6,435

Painting, Pool Party, Julien Raynaud

Pool Party

Julien Raynaud

Painting - 100 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

$3,744

Painting, Hey ho let's go, Rico Sab

Hey ho let's go

Rico Sab

Painting - 120 x 150 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 59.1 x 1 inch

$1,755

Painting, Titi et Grosminet, Fat

Titi et Grosminet

Fat

Painting - 120 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$4,446

Painting, Bart Simpson, Fat

Bart Simpson

Fat

Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch

$3,276 $2,948

Painting, Sam Yosemite, Fat

Sam Yosemite

Fat

Painting - 120 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

$3,510

Painting, Donald paint, Fat

Donald paint

Fat

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

$3,276

Painting, Skate Bugs Bunny, Fat

Skate Bugs Bunny

Fat

Painting - 82 x 82 x 7.5 cm Painting - 32.3 x 32.3 x 3 inch

$5,265

Painting, Pop'Art, Robert Sgarra

Pop'Art

Robert Sgarra

Painting - 112 x 156 x 5 cm Painting - 44.1 x 61.4 x 2 inch

$4,914

Painting, Lovers, Shokkobo Popart

Lovers

Shokkobo Popart

Painting - 60 x 60 x 3.4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.3 inch

$1,287

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What is Pop Art in simple terms?

Pop Art is a type of art in which everyday objects, like food items, road signs or comic strips, are depicted in art. 

What are the characteristics of Pop Art?

Pop Art often uses repeated images to mimic mass production, as well as commercial techniques like printing. Pop Art painting often features bright, saturated colors and images from popular culture or everyday contemporary life. 

What is an example of Pop Art?

One of the most famous examples of Pop Art is Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup Cans, which he created in 1962. The work included 32 posters that each depicted a can of Campbell's soup, highlighting modern consumerism and challenging the definition of what makes "real art".