Marilyn Karp 1974

Andy Warhol's "Marilyn Karp" is a Polaroid photograph from 1974, depicting a woman in profile. Known for his iconic pop art portraits, Warhol captured Karp's likeness in a simple, almost snapshot-like style, characteristic of his Polaroid works. The image is intimate, focusing on Karp's face and long dark hair, conveying a sense of directness and immediacy. Warhol's use of Polaroid photography allowed him to explore the fleeting nature of celebrity and the accessibility of imagery in a rapidly changing world.