Mickey Mouse | 1981, signed Andy Warhol offset lithographic print from the 'Myths' Series

Andy Warhol’s Mickey Mouse from his Myths series transforms the beloved Disney character into a symbol of mass culture, playing on the character’s transformation from a humble animation figure to an internationally recognized icon. Warhol’s bold and minimalistic portrayal of Mickey captures the essence of commercial success, reducing him to a simple, instantly recognizable image. By elevating Mickey Mouse to the status of Pop Art, Warhol comments on the ways in which such characters, like celebrities, transcend their origins to become symbols of global culture and commodification.

This piece is an offset lithographic color print on card, signed in white marker pen and stamped “Andy Warhol” on the verso. Published in 1981 in collaboration with Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York, it measures 17.8 x 17.8 cm. Originally produced as promotional cards for Warhol’s Myths series, these prints were not formal limited editions, making signed examples rare and highly collectible.