{"product_id":"alexander-the-great-f-s-ii-291-andy-warhol-canvas-print","title":"Alexander The Great [F. \u0026 S. II.291] – Andy Warhol Canvas Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndy Warhol Pop Art canvas print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexander The Great [F. \u0026amp; S. II.291] by Andy Warhol\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a left-facing classical sculptural head with thick, textured curls into the unmistakable visual world of Pop Art. Its stone-like profile, strong nose and coiled hair make an antique likeness feel as direct as a twentieth-century publicity portrait. The subject offers a distinctive way to explore the transformation of an ancient ruler into a recognisable cultural icon. This canvas print is designed for contemporary wall display, with the image itself remaining the focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artwork and Alexander The Great\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1980s Warhol revisited classical history through Alexander the Great, treating the ancient Macedonian ruler as another famous face. The project also acknowledged the important support of art dealer Alexander Iolas, an early advocate of Warhol’s career. The sculptural profile is recognisably antique, but the saturated, high-contrast treatment places it firmly in the vocabulary of twentieth-century Pop Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition and colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Here the classical head reads as dark green and charcoal against a purple ground, with fine reddish contours picking out the curls and features. The subject and design make an expressive addition to a thoughtfully chosen gallery wall, whether displayed alone or with other examples of twentieth-century graphic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this image matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e The subject is not simply decoration. It offers a way to consider the transformation of an ancient ruler into a recognisable cultural icon. Warhol’s approach treats images that viewers may already know as material for a fresh visual encounter, where cropping, colour, typography or repetition can reshape their meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Canvas Print\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is produced on a durable cotton-polyester canvas blend and stretched over responsibly sourced, FSC-certified wood stretcher bars. The textured canvas surface gives the image a substantial, gallery-inspired presentation without requiring a separate frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Responsibly sourced FSC-certified wood stretcher bars, cotton-polyester blend (300–350 gsm, 350–400 microns).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim (2 cm) and The variants included in this listing are Slim (2 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple sizes available. Choose from the size options above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included; contents vary by country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this Andy Warhol canvas print show?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt features a left-facing classical sculptural head with thick, textured curls, presented through graphic forms and deliberate visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the artwork’s significance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the early 1980s Warhol revisited classical history through Alexander the Great, treating the ancient Macedonian ruler as another famous face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this canvas print made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a newly produced cotton-polyester canvas print stretched over FSC-certified wood stretcher bars. A hanging kit is included, with contents varying by destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more designs in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/andywarholartprints.com\/collections\/andy-warhol-canvas-prints-iconic-pop-art-wall-art\"\u003eAndy Warhol canvas print collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"30x30 cm \/ 12x12″","offer_id":50880648708315,"sku":"8b71eca4-6f97-4440-a76a-60699da12cf4","price":201.62,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x40 cm \/ 16x16″","offer_id":50880648741083,"sku":"aafced14-2946-48c9-9d64-73c31a6a1d7f","price":240.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x50 cm \/ 20x20″","offer_id":50880648773851,"sku":"a6357d48-a16c-49c7-a4a2-e040d5669420","price":316.01,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x60 cm \/ 24x24″","offer_id":50880648806619,"sku":"b8fe3025-7b8e-4acb-9595-1076bd96566a","price":431.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/6790\/5755\/files\/a582d3b4-2ab9-4ca6-8eb7-f7510727b735.jpg?v=1792598699","url":"https:\/\/andywarholartprints.com\/products\/alexander-the-great-f-s-ii-291-andy-warhol-canvas-print","provider":"Andy Warhol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}