Study for Mouth #19 1969

Tom Wesselmann's "Study for Mouth #19" from 1969 is a bold and iconic example of Pop Art, a movement that embraced the imagery of popular culture. The painting features a close-up of a bright red, slightly parted mouth with a cigarette emerging from it, creating a sense of both allure and danger. The swirling smoke emanating from the cigarette adds a dynamic element to the composition, highlighting the themes of consumption and desire that are prevalent in Wesselmann's work.