Pete Rose [F. & S. II.360]B – Andy Warhol Framed Poster

Andy Warhol Pop Art framed poster

Pete Rose [F. & S. II.360]B by Andy Warhol brings baseball player Pete Rose in an energetic sporting composition into the unmistakable visual world of Pop Art. Athletic gesture, uniform details and the motion of the figure make the image feel connected to televised sports and mass fandom. The subject offers a distinctive way to explore the manufacture of sporting celebrity through images. This framed poster is designed for contemporary wall display, with the image itself remaining the focal point.

About the Artwork and Pete Rose

In 1985 the Cincinnati Art Museum commissioned Warhol to portray baseball player Pete Rose as the athlete approached Ty Cobb’s longstanding hits record. The project extended the artist’s fascination with celebrity beyond movie stars into the world of professional sport. An athlete celebrated in print becomes another example of a famous face reproduced for mass public attention.

Composition and colour: An athlete celebrated in print becomes another example of a famous face reproduced for mass public attention. 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.

Why this image matters: The subject is not simply decoration. It offers a way to consider the manufacture of sporting celebrity through 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.

Premium Framed Poster

Bring 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.

• Ready-to-hang: Includes a hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame Color: Black, white (smooth finish), natural, and dark brown wood (visible grain).
• Frame Measurements: 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in) thick, 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb); thickness 0.19 mm (7.5 mils).
• Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhancing colours with a subtle shine.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
• Available Sizes: Multiple sizes available. Choose from the size options above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Andy Warhol framed poster show?
It features baseball player Pete Rose in an energetic sporting composition, presented through graphic forms and deliberate visual contrast.

What is the artwork’s significance?
In 1985 the Cincinnati Art Museum commissioned Warhol to portray baseball player Pete Rose as the athlete approached Ty Cobb’s longstanding hits record.

How is this framed poster made?
The artwork is printed on 170 gsm (65 lb) semi-glossy paper, protected by shatterproof plexiglass and enclosed in a pine-wood frame. A hanging kit is included.

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