{"product_id":"alexander-the-great-f-s-ii-291-andy-warhol-framed-poster","title":"Alexander The Great [F. \u0026 S. II.291] – Andy Warhol Framed Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndy Warhol Pop Art framed poster\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 framed poster 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 Framed Poster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring this artwork straight to your wall in a ready-to-hang framed presentation. The semi-glossy paper adds a subtle sheen that brings out the colour, while a durable pine-wood frame and shatterproof plexiglass give the print a finished, protective presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady-to-hang:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable pine wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, white (smooth finish), natural, and dark brown wood (visible grain).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in) thick, 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 gsm (65 lb); thickness 0.19 mm (7.5 mils).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-glossy, enhancing colours with a subtle shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Paper:\u003c\/strong\u003e FSC-certified materials or equivalent.\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this Andy Warhol framed poster 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 framed poster made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork is printed on 170 gsm (65 lb) semi-glossy paper, protected by shatterproof plexiglass and enclosed in a pine-wood frame. 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