Self-Portrait 16 is part of a number of self-portraits based of the same photograph done by Rudolph Burkhardt. In these self-portraits, Warhol, tried to minimize his human qualities while still maintaining the strong likeness, and it is still very recognizable as Warhol. This particular print is done with black ink printed on silver coated paper, with half of Warhol’s face almost entirely in black. The pose he is holding, with his hand resting on his chin, gives him a contemplative look, as if he is trying to figure out what his next work is going to be.
