Uncle Sam | 1981, signed Andy Warhol offset lithographic print from the 'Myths' Series

Andy Warhol’s Uncle Sam reimagines the iconic figure of American patriotism, transforming him into a commercialized symbol of national identity. Warhol’s portrayal is a striking representation of the character’s enduring association with U.S. culture, but with his signature pop art twist. Uncle Sam, typically depicted as the embodiment of American ideals, is here elevated to a larger-than-life cultural icon, his face front and center with exaggerated features, highlighting the tension between the individual and the symbol. Part of Warhol’s Myths series, this work reflects his ongoing exploration of how figures of national significance are transformed into marketable, commercial symbols, blurring the line between the heroic and the commodified.

This piece is an offset lithographic color print on card, signed in black 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.