Flash—November 22, 1963

1968

Andy Warhol

Associated Names
Andy Warhol

Artist, American, 1928 - 1987

The image displays a series of interconnected shapes and lines forming an intricate grid-like pattern with an abstract design. The shapes resemble flowers, stars, and circles, creating a collage of nature-inspired forms. Larger shapes dominate the left side, resembling oversized floral patterns, while smaller flower-like designs are arranged in a uniform pattern on the right, each with slightly varying petal structures. The use of repeated motifs and varied sizes adds depth and complexity to the abstract assembly.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of eleven color screenprints, eleven wrappers with Teletype text, colophon, cover, and plexiglas box

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    overall: 56.52 × 55.88 × 2.54 cm (22 1/4 × 22 × 1 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.31.1-11

Associated Artworks

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The image depicts a close-up view of a person's face. The face is stylized with halftone rendering, showing dots that outline the eyes, nose, and smiling mouth. The individual's hair is suggested with shading. The background is a dark, uniform color that blends with the dark areas of the person's face. No clothing or objects are visible.

Flash—November 22, 1963

Andy Warhol, Aetna Silkscreen Products, Racolin Press

1968

The image features overlapping circular shapes and intricate lines forming an abstract pattern. The composition resembles official emblems, with outlines vaguely resembling the Presidential Seal of the United States, featuring an eagle at the center and surrounding stars. Abstract forms mimic the text and iconography of currency or formal insignia, resembling embossed official documents. The subtle layering and tonal variations give it an enigmatic and official-like appearance.

Flash—November 22, 1963

Andy Warhol

1968

The image shows an abstract composition with a collection of shapes resembling human faces with curly hair and a smile. The shapes are arranged in a collage with dotted textures and solid forms, evoking an old newspaper print or poster. On the right side, there is text that adds to the nostalgic and editorial feel.

Flash—November 22, 1963

Andy Warhol

1968

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York); acquired 2012 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1963

  • New York World Telegram and the Sun. November 22, 1963.

Inscriptions

upper center of colophon in blue ink: 75 / Andy Warhol

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