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Andy Warhol Banana Art Print | The Velvet Underground Album Cover | RedKalion
Andy Warhol Banana Art Print | The Velvet Underground Album Cover | RedKalion
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Andy Warhol's banana for The Velvet Underground and Nico's 1967 debut album is a seminal work in pop art and music history. This iconic image, originally a peelable sticker on the album sleeve, merges commercial design with avant-garde aesthetics. Warhol's simple, graphic rendering of the fruit became a symbol of counterculture and artistic subversion.
Andy Warhol Banana Album Cover Art
Created as the cover art for the influential 1967 album, Warhol's banana design features a bold yellow banana on a stark white background. The image is minimalist yet provocative, with a peelable sticker adding an interactive, playful element. This work reflects Warhol's fascination with mass production and everyday objects, elevating a common fruit into a cultural icon.
The Velvet Underground Banana Print Details
This fine art print captures the precise graphic quality and vibrant color of Warhol's original design. The banana's smooth curves and bright hue are reproduced with archival-grade materials, ensuring longevity. As a piece of music and art history, it represents a pivotal moment where pop art intersected with rock music, curated by RedKalion for collectors and enthusiasts.
Print Specifications & Materials
- Available Sizes: 75×100 cm / 30×40″, 40×50 cm / 16×20″, 21×29.7 cm / 8×12″
- Paper Finishing: Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white)
- Acid-Free: pH above 7 to prevent yellowing over time
- Paper Weight: 250 gsm (110 lb) | Thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils)
- Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified
Own a piece of pop art legacy with this Andy Warhol banana print from RedKalion, offering museum-quality reproduction for your collection.
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What is the story behind Andy Warhol's banana for The Velvet Underground?
Andy Warhol created the banana design in 1967 as the peelable sticker cover for The Velvet Underground and Nico's debut album, blending pop art with music to symbolize counterculture and artistic innovation.
What sizes are available for this Andy Warhol banana art print?
This fine art print comes in 75×100 cm (30×40″), 40×50 cm (16×20″), and 21×29.7 cm (8×12″) sizes, offering options for various display spaces and preferences.
Is the paper used for this print archival and acid-free?
Yes, the paper is acid-free with a pH above 7 to prevent yellowing, and it's 250 gsm FSC-certified sustainable paper, ensuring long-term preservation and quality.
How is this Velvet Underground banana print shipped and packaged?
We ship prints in sturdy, protective packaging to prevent damage during transit, with tracking provided for secure delivery to your location.
Will the colors on this Andy Warhol banana album cover print fade over time?
No, using archival inks and acid-free paper, this print is designed to resist fading and maintain its vibrant colors for decades under proper display conditions.
Why did Andy Warhol choose a banana for the album cover?
Warhol selected the banana for its playful, suggestive nature and everyday appeal, aligning with his pop art themes of mass culture and consumerism in music art.
How does this print compare to the original 1967 album design?
This print accurately reproduces Warhol's graphic banana image from the original Velvet Underground cover, capturing its minimalist style and iconic yellow hue for art collectors.