Bald Eagle
A unique drawing by Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol’s 1983 “Endangered Species” series was incited by conversations with environmentally conscious gallerists Ronald and Frayda Feldman. According to the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, “the idea was to use the Pop icon’s celebrity status to call attention to the plight of animals around the world. Warhol deployed his signature style—choosing bold, vibrant colors for each portrait, prompting him to refer to the collection as ‘animals in makeup.’” The graphite depicted here is a study drawing for the Bald Eagle, one of the 10 animals featured in the series.
Endangered Species: Bald Eagle
Year: 1983
Medium: Graphite on paper
Size: 23.5 x 31.675 in (59.7 x 80.3 cm)
Framed size: 30.75 x 38.5 in (78.1 x 97.7 cm)
Authenticated by the Authentication Board of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts (stamp on verso), Foundation archive number on verso in pencil, initialed by the person who entered the works into The Foundation archive.
Provenance:
Estate of Andy Warhol (stamped)
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts (stamped)
Long-Sharp Gallery