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

Andy Warhol Pop Art 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 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 Matte Poster Paper

Your 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.

• Paper: Premium matte, smooth, uncoated and non-reflective.
• Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Thickness: Approximately 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Paper sourcing: FSC-certified or equivalent.
• Available sizes: Multiple sizes available. Choose from the size options above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this Andy Warhol 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 wall art printed?
It is a newly produced poster on 200 gsm matte paper, not an original Warhol screenprint or a signed collectible edition.

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