MICK JAGGER (F. & S. II.146), 1975: Print on paper by Andy Warhol

  • Andy Warhol Mick Jagger (F. & S. II.146) 1975 screenprint portrait with split black and white face, gold colour block and line drawing, signed edition of 250
    Mick Jagger (F. & S. II.146), 1975

    Screenprint on paper, H 110cm X W 73cm

    Edition of 250, 50 AP, 3 PP 

    ©The Andy Warhol Foundation

    BACK TO: MICK JAGGER
     
    Andy Warhol’s Mick Jagger (F. & S. II.146), 1975, is a striking composition that highlights the duality at the centre of the Mick Jagger series. The portrait is divided into contrasting halves, with one side rendered in deep shadow and photographic detail, while the other is reduced to a minimal line drawing. A bold gold block anchors the lower portion of the image, intersecting with areas of black to create a strong geometric framework that both defines and disrupts the figure.
     
    This interplay between presence and absence reflects Warhol’s ongoing exploration of image construction, where identity is built through layering, fragmentation, and reduction. 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. The work stands out within the series for its clarity and restraint, offering a more distilled interpretation of Warhol’s approach to celebrity portraiture.
    Enquire

  • "Anything worth doing is worth overdoing."

     
    - Mik Jagger
    Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger rose to prominence during the 1960s, each becoming a defining figure within their respective fields while shaping a broader cultural shift that blurred the boundaries between art and music. Warhol’s work captured the rise of mass media and celebrity culture, while Jagger, as the frontman of the Rolling Stones, embodied the energy and rebellion of a new generation. Their paths crossed at a moment when these worlds were increasingly intertwined, with The Factory serving as a meeting point for artists, musicians, and cultural figures.