{"product_id":"mao-f-s-ii-98-andy-warhol-poster","title":"Mao [F. \u0026 S. II.98] – Andy Warhol Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndy Warhol Pop Art Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMao [F. \u0026amp; S. II.98] by Andy Warhol\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Mao Zedong in a frontal official portrait, wearing a high-collared jacket into the unmistakable visual world of Pop Art. The familiar pose, straight collar and controlled expression stay constant, while the surrounding surfaces and facial colour change from one print to another. The subject offers a distinctive way to explore the tension between political authority and the culture of reproduced images. 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 Mao\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarhol’s Mao portraits grew out of the politically charged visual climate surrounding President Nixon’s 1972 visit to China. Based on a highly circulated official image of Mao Zedong, the series turns an emblem of political authority into the language of mass-produced celebrity portraiture. The sitter’s familiar expression remains steady while unexpected colours interrupt the official image’s authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition and colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sitter’s face is ochre-brown against a saturated dark blue background, with the jacket rendered largely in light neutral tones. 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 tension between political authority and the culture of reproduced images. 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 Mao Zedong in a frontal official portrait, wearing a high-collared jacket, presented through graphic forms and deliberate visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the artwork’s significance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarhol’s Mao portraits grew out of the politically charged visual climate surrounding President Nixon’s 1972 visit to China.\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":50876071051483,"sku":"7d70a831-3c24-4abd-9688-558fb463a1f1","price":123.68,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x35 cm \/ 14x14″","offer_id":50876071084251,"sku":"3cab66dd-2e1c-4cb3-9579-48461e9982f6","price":145.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x40 cm \/ 16x16″","offer_id":50876071117019,"sku":"5c00c096-0900-47a2-b227-c27a319a15d7","price":172.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x45 cm \/ 18x18″","offer_id":50876071149787,"sku":"27ed73e9-0302-4178-ab7c-5ae006af88fb","price":179.57,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x50 cm \/ 20x20″","offer_id":50876071182555,"sku":"a9d88205-cee9-4a17-b374-d01fdce457a2","price":190.71,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x70 cm \/ 28x28″","offer_id":50876071215323,"sku":"72a2d2d2-c655-4a29-90c0-1aea583ba653","price":203.36,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/6790\/5755\/files\/a93f87fa-a3fb-42d1-867c-d37da1aa448a.jpg?v=1792576628","url":"https:\/\/andywarholartprints.com\/products\/mao-f-s-ii-98-andy-warhol-poster","provider":"Andy Warhol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}