Howdy Doody | 1981, signed Andy Warhol offset lithographic print from the 'Myths' Series

Andy Warhol’s Howdy Doody reimagines the beloved 1950s television puppet as a larger-than-life cultural icon, emphasizing the intersection of nostalgia, commercialism, and celebrity. Unlike his earlier works that fixated on contemporary fame, this piece belongs to Warhol’s later period, where he revisited figures from childhood memory and mass media. By elevating Howdy Doody—a character synonymous with early television—Warhol highlights the enduring power of media-driven mythmaking. Part of his Myths series, Howdy Doody reflects Warhol’s fascination with the figures that shaped collective American consciousness, blurring the line between entertainment and cultural artifact.

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. These prints were originally produced as promotional cards for Warhol’s Myths series rather than as formal limited editions, making signed examples particularly scarce.