Andy Warhol - Camouflage Screen Print (FS II.408)
Artist: Andy Warhol
Year: 1987
Medium: Screenprint on Lenox Museum Board
Edition: 80, 3 PP, 1 EP, 84 individual TP not in portfolios, signed and numbered in pencil on verso by the executor of The Estate of Andy Warhol on a stamped certificate of authenticity.
Size: 38" x 38"
Original Camouflage Print by Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol's Camouflage 408 print is a part of his larger body of work, the Camouflage Complete Portfolio. This series of eight prints features variations of camouflage, mixed with Warhol's signature use of bright colors. As America's military involvement in the Middle East continued, these prints gained popularity, showcasing the significance of camouflage.
Each print in this portfolio has a unique and individual feel, with its own variation of camouflage patterns and bright colors. Camouflage 408 stands out for its fluorescent pink and orange color patterns, challenging the traditional purpose of camouflage, which is to blend into the environment. Through this series, Warhol sheds light on the idea of disguise and identity, creating a juxtaposition with the origins of camouflage.
The bold colored prints also caught the attention of the fashion industry, making camouflage a popular and eye-catching trend for women in urban settings. This Camouflage 408 print is one of Warhol's last creations before his death in 1987.
