Queen Elizabeth II, 1985
From an edition of 40
Hand-signed by artist, Signed and numbered on lower right
39 3/8 × 31 1/2 inches (100 × 80 cm.)
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Andy Warhol’s fascination with power, celebrity, and mass reproduction found one of its most iconic expressions in his portraits of Queen Elizabeth II. Created as part of his broader Reigning Queens series, this screenprint translates the British monarch into the visual language of Pop Art—bold color fields, sharp contrasts, and photographic repetition. Warhol treats Elizabeth II not merely as a historical figure, but as a global image, endlessly circulated and instantly recognizable. By stripping away narrative and context, he elevates her likeness to the same status as movie stars and consumer logos, underscoring how modern monarchy, like celebrity, is constructed through media and image-making.
In Queen Elizabeth II, Warhol balances reverence with detachment. Printed on Lenox Museum Board and produced in a limited edition of 40, the work carries both institutional gravitas and Pop immediacy. The Queen’s composed expression contrasts with the vibrant, often unexpected palette, creating tension between tradition and modernity. Hand-signed, numbered, and monumental in scale at 39 3/8 × 31 1/2 inches (100 × 80 cm), the piece exemplifies Warhol’s ability to transform symbols of authority into timeless cultural icons—simultaneously dignified, accessible, and unmistakably contemporary.
