Graphite on wove paper
1962
60.6 x 45.7 cm
Annotated 'C-808.2' in pencil on the reverse
Framed
 
Andy Warhol’s ‘Untitled (Woman with Sunglasses)’ is a compelling graphite drawing from 1962 that highlights the artist’s sharp observational style during his mid-career. Drawn on wove paper and measuring 60.6 x 45.7 cm, the work captures a poised figure and uses subtle lines to present them as glamorous and alluring, reflecting Warhol’s early fascination with celebrity and identity. Framed and annotated "C-808.2" in pencil on the reverse, this drawing stands as a rare and intimate example of Warhol’s hand-drawn practice prior to his transition into silkscreen print production. The piece exemplifies his ability to capture an audience and offers an early glimpse into the themes that would define his iconic Pop Art.
 
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement, who explored themes of consumerism, mass production, celebrity culture, and the blurred line between art and commerce. Warhol worked across a wide range of mediums, with some of his most iconic works being created using silkscreen printing, a technique that allowed him to reproduce images multiple times, emphasising repetition and the mechanical nature of modern life. As well as this, Warhol ventured into film and video, creating avant-garde works. Warhol’s works are held in major museums and galleries worldwide, including MoMA, Tate Modern and the Pompidou Centre. In 2022, Andy Warhol’s ‘Shot Sage Blue Marilyn’ sold for $195 million at Christie’s, setting the record for the most expensive 20th-century artwork ever sold at auction.