Touche le Boucher, 1974

Lithograph - Artist Proof outside an edition of 200 - Signed, numbered and dated on recto - Image: 16 x 20 inches; Framed: 23.25 x 26.75 inches - Printed by Lichtdruck A.G. (Swiss) - Published by London Arts, Inc. (English); ink on paper, collotype; inscribed in pencil, | signed and dated in pencil, L.R.: Mel Ramos 74 // Touché le Boucher by Mel Ramos, created in 1974, is a lithograph that exudes Ramos's characteristic blend of sensuality and pop art. This piece features a reclining nude woman on a luxurious, classical chaise longue, surrounded by soft, draped fabrics in shades of purple, blue, and gray. Her pose, direct gaze, and relaxed demeanor evoke both elegance and intimacy. Ramos’s style often celebrates the female form in a vibrant, almost hyperrealistic manner, drawing inspiration from popular culture and art history. This lithograph, marked as an artist proof outside of an edition of 200, is signed and dated by Ramos, underscoring its value as a collectible artwork. The detailed rendering and careful attention to texture give the piece a timeless, sophisticated allure.