Margaret Krebs 1981

Andy Warhol's 1981 Polaroid portrait of Margaret Krebs captures the socialite in a moment of striking elegance. The image features Krebs with her signature blonde hair styled in a glamorous updo, adorned with a pink rose. Her makeup is equally dramatic, emphasizing her eyes and lips, creating a striking contrast with the simplicity of the background. This work is a quintessential example of Warhol's iconic "celebrity" portraits, which utilized the readily accessible technology of Polaroid photography to capture the essence of his subjects in a new and unexpected light.