I Get Thrill When I See Bill #1, Ltd Ed Lithograph, Mel Ramos

PMEL RAMOS (1935- ) APop artist famous for his comic-book like images, MelRamos is clearly inscribed in the early Pop Art movement. Like Roy Lichtenstein, he was inspired at the beginning of his career by American comics, by Batman and Flash Gordon logos. In 1965, he first developed his most notable works depicting voluptuous naked pin-up girls alongside mass-marketed products,choosing to illustrate them on backgrounds represented by candy bars, cigarettes and other branded items.His work contributed to the contemporary evolution of the female nude, and hispieces are well-known for exploring the ways in which modern culture has cast the female body as interchangeable with beauty and consumerism.Many of his works arepresent in public collections, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, the Guggenheim and the MoMA in New York.Original Limited Edition Lithograph on Somerset paper, 1979. Paper Size: 21'' x 28.5.'' Edition Size: 500. Signed & numbered in pencil. Excellent Condition; unframed. Certificate of Authenticity included.Suggested Retail Gallery Price: $2,000.The satisfaction of our customers is our top priority. We wish to build long lasting relationships with all of the people we sell to. We pride ourselves on offering only the highest quality fine art, along with the best service and price in the industry. Be sure to add me to your favorites list!CHECK OUT MY E-BAY STORE FOR MORE FINE ART, OR E-MAIL ME FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. CALL ME WITH YOUR eCRATER QUESTIONS AT: 203-209-1056stwflbp