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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Andy Warhol, Queen Ntombi Twala, 1985
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Andy Warhol, Queen Ntombi Twala, 1985
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Andy Warhol

Queen Ntombi Twala, 1985
Screenprint
39 3/8 x 31 1/2 in
100 x 80 cm
Signed in pencil, numbered and inscribed ‘TP 12/30’ a unique trial proof, aside from the standard edition of 40
109735
£ 32,500.00
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Further images

  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) Andy Warhol, Northwest Coast Mask, from Cowboys and Indians, 1986
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) Andy Warhol, Northwest Coast Mask, from Cowboys and Indians, 1986
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) Andy Warhol, Northwest Coast Mask, from Cowboys and Indians, 1986
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Queen Ntombi Twala is one of four portraits which makeup Warhol’s renowned portfolio Reigning Queens, 1985. Each of the four Queens were chosen by the artist because they assumed their...
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Queen Ntombi Twala is one of four portraits which makeup Warhol’s renowned portfolio Reigning Queens, 1985. Each of the four Queens were chosen by the artist because they assumed their thrones through birthright. Queen Ntombi Twala remains the current ruling monarch of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) along with her son and is considered an important, powerful addition to Warhol’s series as the only non-European Queen.

Using his characteristic vibrant colour blocking and off-register line drawing technique, Warhol has transformed this regal state portrait into one that is distinctly ‘Pop’. In this transformation, Warhol is further building on the regal status of Queen Ntombi to that of international pop-culture stardom. In the present piece, Warhol is showcasing his mastery of off-register line drawing to enhance the elements of her jewelry and crown, drawing attention to the sitter’s prestige. The Reigning Queens portfolio highlights Warhol’s lifelong fascination with female icons as powerful global figures as well as his preoccupation with the proliferation of their image.
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