Electric Chair 1971

"Electric Chair" (1971) by Andy Warhol is a silkscreen print that depicts the infamous electric chair. Warhol's signature style is evident in the bold, bright colors and graphic composition. The chair, a symbol of American justice and capital punishment, is rendered in stark black and white and partially obscured by vibrant abstract brushstrokes. Warhol's use of color and repetition challenges viewers to consider the complexities of both the death penalty and the nature of art itself.