Let Us Now Praise Famous Men (Rauschenberg Family) 1962

Andy Warhol's "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men (Rauschenberg Family)" from 1962 is a striking silkscreen print comprised of repeated images of the Rauschenberg family. The work exemplifies Warhol's fascination with repetition and celebrity culture, using a single photographic source to create a mesmerizing grid. Warhol's signature bold use of color and graphic style are evident in this piece, highlighting the Rauschenberg family's everyday poses, turning them into an iconic visual motif. This piece is often seen as a commentary on the nature of fame, highlighting the power of mass media to elevate ordinary individuals to icon status.