Shot Sage Blue Marilyn - Andy Warhol

The work "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" by Andy Warhol, created in 1964, is a silkscreen that stands out for its combination of vibrant colors and unique technique.

Warhol used the silkscreen technique to reproduce the image of Marilyn Monroe, a technique he perfected that year and later abandoned due to its complexity. The image is bathed in a sage blue tone, a color that brings a serene and sophisticated tone to the portrait. The term "Shot" in the title refers to an incident that occurred in the artist's studio known as "The Silver Factory", now replaced by an apartment complex, where artist Dorothy Podber shot several Marilyn silkscreens with a gun. "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" is one of five versions of this portrait that Warhol produced, each with different color combinations.

Belonging to the pop art movement, this work by Warhol simultaneously celebrates and critiques consumer culture and celebrity worship. This artistic movement found in Warhol one of its most prominent exponents. Andy's work was auctioned by the famous auction house, Christie's, in 2022 for 195 million dollars.