
Andy Warhol
Electric Chair 81, 1971
Screenprint on paper
35 1/2 x 48 in
90.2 x 121.9 cm
90.2 x 121.9 cm
Edition of 250
Andy Warhol’s Electric Chair (1981) is a haunting screenprint that confronts themes of death, power, and media representation. Part of his iconic Death and Disaster series, this work uses stark...
Andy Warhol’s Electric Chair (1981) is a haunting screenprint that confronts themes of death, power, and media representation. Part of his iconic Death and Disaster series, this work uses stark imagery and repetition to explore society’s complex relationship with violence and mortality. Warhol’s use of muted colors and bold contrasts emphasizes the chilling symbolism of the electric chair as both a method of execution and a cultural icon. Electric Chair remains a powerful example of Warhol’s ability to transform unsettling subject matter into provocative pop art commentary.