Mick Jagger (F. & S. II.140), 1975: Print by Andy Warhol

  • Andy Warhol Mick Jagger (F. & S. II.140) 1975 screenprint portrait with layered black line drawing, pink and green colour blocks, signed edition of 250

    Mick Jagger (F. & S. II.140), 1975

    Screenprint on paper, H 110cm X W 73cm

     Edition of 250, 50 AP, 3PP 

    ©The Andy Warhol Foundation

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    Andy Warhol’s Mick Jagger (F. & S. II.140), 1975, is one of the most visually striking compositions from the Mick Jagger portfolio, defined by its balance between line, colour, and photographic detail. Warhol overlays a delicate, hand-drawn contour of Jagger’s face onto a fragmented photographic base, intersected by bold planes of pink, green, and gold. This layering creates a dynamic tension between precision and distortion, with the portrait appearing both constructed and spontaneous, reflecting Warhol’s evolving approach to image-making in the mid-1970s.
     
    The composition captures Jagger’s iconic presence while deliberately disrupting it, splitting the face into contrasting zones of tone and texture. Produced as a screenprint in an edition of 250, with additional artist’s proofs, impressions are typically signed by both Mick Jagger and Andy Warhol. Within the series, this work stands out for its clarity of line and vibrant palette, exemplifying Warhol’s ability to transform a cultural figure into a bold and enduring visual image.
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  • "Mick brings out the bisexuality in men who normally would not be like that." 

     
    - Andy Warhol

    Mick Jagger is one of the most influential and recognisable figures in modern music, best known as the frontman of the Rolling Stones. Emerging in the 1960s, Jagger became a defining symbol of rock culture, known for his distinctive voice, dynamic stage presence, and enduring public image. His persona, combining charisma, rebellion, and style, made him a natural subject for artists interested in fame and visual identity. For Andy Warhol, Jagger represented more than a musician; he embodied the idea of celebrity as image, making him an ideal figure through which to explore the intersection of popular culture, media, and art.