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Andy Warhol - Mick Jagger (1975)

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Mick Jagger (1975) is a portfolio of ten screenprints by the American Pop artist Andy Warhol, depicting the Rolling Stones frontman. Based on Polaroid photographs taken by Warhol, the prints feature the musician's face layered with geometric hand-drawn blocks of vibrant color and collage elements. Commissioned by Jagger himself, the series blends high art and celebrity portraiture. The portfolio remains a defining example of Warhol's commercial and artistic fascination with rock-and-roll icons.

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How many prints are in Andy Warhol's Mick Jagger portfolio?

The artwork consists of a portfolio containing ten different screenprints by the American Pop artist. Each print features a unique combination of vibrant color blocks layered over a photograph of the Rolling Stones frontman.

What was the source material for Warhol's Mick Jagger screenprints?

Warhol based the prints on Polaroid photographs he took of Mick Jagger while the Rolling Stones were recording in New York. Warhol and Jagger collaborated closely, with Jagger even signing some of the final prints alongside Warhol.

When were the Mick Jagger screenprints by Warhol published?

The portfolio was published in 1975 by Andy Warhol's own print-publishing business, Factory Additions. This era marked a highly commercial and prolific period for Warhol's portraiture work featuring celebrity subjects.

Do the original Mick Jagger prints feature authentic signatures?

Yes, many of the screenprints in the portfolio feature the signatures of both Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger, usually placed in the lower margin. These dual signatures significantly increase the value and authenticity of the limited edition prints.

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