Andy WARHOL - Hans Christian Andersen (FS II.401)

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN 401

Hans Christian Andersen 401 is a part of a portfolio of four screenprints based on paper cut-out pieces of characters
from Andersen’s fairytales. Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author who became very well known for his fairy tales that were enjoyed by young and old audiences.

Warhol was inspired by Andersen, which is why he decided to create a series devoted to the author and his unique characters. The bright blue Warhol uses allows the character to stand out from the gray and beige background. This series, completed in 1987, was printed by Rupert Jasen Smith in New York and published by Art Expo Denmark, Odense, Denmark.

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN 401 AS PART OF ANDY WARHOL’S LARGER BODY OF WORK
Hans Christian Andersen became famous for his fairy tales that transcended age and culture. Considering Warhol took great interest in creating portraits and series on iconic figures, it is not surprising that Warhol would choose to create a series on the very talented and well-known author and his many wonderful characters.