Mick Jagger 146 was created while he was at the height of fame.Warhol spent a lot of time with Jagger and his wife Bianca. He was was closest to their Jagger’s daughter, Jade, whom Andy taught how to paint. He produced this screenprint of Mick Jagger as part of a portfolio of 10 in 1975. Most prints in the series feature Warhol’s signature in pencil as well as Mick Jagger’s signature in felt pen. The Mick Jagger portfolio is distinctive in its collage style, as displayed in Mick Jagger 146. This print features Jagger’s black and white portrait, accented by a muted gold stripe across the face.
Mick Jagger 146 by Andy Warhol as Part of His Larger Body of Work
Mick Jagger 138 is one of several pieces that Andy Warhol did depicting Mick Jagger. In 1969, the Rolling Stones approached Warhol and asked him to design the sleeve for their ninth studio album Sticky Fingers. Warhol agreed and received a letter from Mick Jagger that included a polite warning not to make the cover too complex to avoid problems during production. Ignoring Jagger’s warning, Warhol went on to produce an unforgettable cover that featured a close-up shot of actor and Warhol superstar Joe Dallesandros from the hips down.
