Golda Meir, from 10 Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century, 1980

Andy Warhol’s Golda Meir, from his celebrated 10 Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century (1980), reflects the artist’s deep fascination with fame, historical memory, and the construction of modern icons. In this series, Warhol applied his signature Pop sensibility to influential cultural figures, presenting them with the same bold stylization he famously used for celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. By placing Golda Meir—Israel’s first female Prime Minister—within this pantheon, Warhol underscored her global impact and the powerful symbolic resonance of her leadership. The screenprint’s vivid palette, flattened forms, and layered fields of color amplify Meir’s presence, transforming her into a contemporary cultural icon while maintaining Warhol’s unmistakable visual language.

Created as a screenprint on Lenox Museum Board, signed, numbered, and bearing the artist’s copyright stamp, Golda Meir is one of the most historically significant works from the edition of 200. Its striking scale—nearly 40 x 32 inches—further elevates its impact, allowing Warhol’s interplay of color, contour, and photographic imagery to command the viewer’s attention. Today, the work is valued not only for its aesthetic strength but also for its cultural and political significance. As part of a series that has gained increasing institutional recognition, Golda Meir stands as a compelling fusion of Warhol’s Pop Art mastery and one of the twentieth century’s most influential political figures.