Tobacco Red. 1972.
Offset lithograph in colors.
Zwingenberger/Breukel p. 39. Schepers 67/GC 2-72. Signed, dated and inscribed "A.P." With the number and the typographical inscription "A.p." on the reverse. One of 300 artist proofs aside from the edition of 2500 copies. On light board. 78 x 63.8 cm (30.7 x 25.1 in), size of sheet.
Printed by Lichtdruck AG, Zürich. Published by Bruno Bischofberger (with the copyright stamp on the reverse). [AR].
• With his pin up girls that lasciviously pose in front of consumer goods, Mel Ramos criticizes the sexualized marketing strategies of the advertising industry.
• Next to Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and James Rosenquist, he was one of the most important representatives of pop art.
•His works are in many acclaimed museums.

PROVENANCE: Private collection Northern Germany.

In good condition. With isolated handling marks and kinks, lower right with an unobtrusive rubbing