Richard Hamilton

Screenprint in colours, 1965, signed in pencil, dated '66', and numbered 31/75, printed by the aratist and Christ Prater at Kelpra Studio, London, published by Editions Alecto, London, on T H Saunders paper

With wide margins, reduced at left and right edge, in good condition apart from very pale mount-staining, the margins with handling creases and pale surface soiling, remains of adhesive from previous hingeing at lower edge of sheet at extreme left. The verso with remains of previous hingeing tape at intervals along the sheet edges. (Pencil inscription at lower right corner recto rubbed out). Framed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

My Marilyn is based on a series of photographs that Hamilton saw in an article in Town magazine in November of 1962. The colours that he chose to use for this series were evocative of the colour spectrum of cosmetics and beauty products that reflect the palette de Kooning used in his Women pictures in the 1950s. The choosing of the title’ My Marilyn’ suggests that Hamilton was referring to the abundance of images of Monroe, a muse for many painters as well as Hamilton himself.