“Hav a Havana 9 (Platinum)” by Mel Ramos captures the luxurious essence of premium cigars in exclusive platinum edition through bold Pop Art techniques that showcase the artist’s iconic mastery of combining sensual pin-up imagery with commercial product branding from the 1960s American art movement.
This striking platinum lithograph transforms the Havana cigar into a celebration of indulgence and feminine allure, rendered with Ramos’s characteristic vibrant metallic palette and provocative compositions that embody the spirit of Pop Art’s commentary on consumer desire and luxury advertising culture. The artist Mel Ramos revolutionized contemporary art by merging voluptuous female figures with iconic brand products, creating compositions that bridge the gap between commercial imagery and fine art sophistication. A perfect addition for collectors who appreciate Pop Art history and the intersection of luxury cigar branding themes with mid-century American visual culture.
Hav a Havana 9 (Platinum) by Mel Ramos, American (1935–2018)
Date: 2014
Lithograph on Silver Leaf, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 60
Size: 21.6 x 36.6 in. (54.86 x 92.96 cm)
