{"product_id":"alexander-the-great-f-s-ii-291-andy-warhol-poster","title":"Alexander The Great [F. \u0026 S. II.291] – Andy Warhol Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndy Warhol Pop Art 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 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 Matte Poster Paper\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour poster is produced on smooth, heavyweight uncoated paper with a non-reflective finish. The matte surface gives the artwork a clean, gallery-inspired presentation without introducing glossy reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium matte, smooth, uncoated and non-reflective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 gsm (80 lb).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e FSC-certified 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 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 wall art printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a newly produced poster on 200 gsm matte paper, not an original Warhol screenprint or a signed collectible edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more designs in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/andywarholartprints.com\/collections\/andy-warhol-posters-iconic-pop-art-wall-art\"\u003eAndy Warhol poster collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warhol","offers":[{"title":"30x30 cm \/ 12x12″","offer_id":50877554852059,"sku":"3953e3b7-cbce-4306-b4b5-0255de2f4cd5","price":123.68,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x35 cm \/ 14x14″","offer_id":50877554884827,"sku":"8f8e3e86-69c9-432c-bd31-2d5a1c1b5b86","price":145.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x40 cm \/ 16x16″","offer_id":50877554917595,"sku":"62a0572f-a9f2-43dc-834b-94864f7759f3","price":172.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x45 cm \/ 18x18″","offer_id":50877554950363,"sku":"9a979bb1-f884-4b66-9da7-23f790e588e6","price":179.57,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x50 cm \/ 20x20″","offer_id":50877554983131,"sku":"f556d38c-cf84-4923-bca2-9da7b293aee4","price":190.71,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x70 cm \/ 28x28″","offer_id":50877555015899,"sku":"747d0ab2-02c5-45aa-8dd3-c4e76e2481e5","price":203.36,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/6790\/5755\/files\/2283dd7a-14d4-48d2-9b23-69fccc7be801.jpg?v=1792580425","url":"https:\/\/andywarholartprints.com\/products\/alexander-the-great-f-s-ii-291-andy-warhol-poster","provider":"Andy Warhol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}