Campbell’S New England Clam Chowder
by Andy Warhol
Year: 1968
Medium: Screenprint
Size: 35 x 23 in (88.9 x 58.42 cm)
Edition: 250
Signed
Evoking the visual language of postwar American commerce, Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s New England Clam Chowder (1968) transforms a familiar pantry staple into a polished Pop Art icon. This 35 × 23-inch screenprint, from an edition of 250, is signed by the artist. Its crisp branding, cultural familiarity, and connection to Warhol’s celebrated Campbell’s Soup imagery make it an appealing choice for discerning collectors.
Campbell’s New England Clam Chowder comes from Andy Warhol’s landmark Campbell’s Soup series, first shown in 1962 at Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles. By elevating a familiar American grocery product into fine art, Warhol challenged ideas of originality, advertising, and consumer culture. There is no authentic Warhol street-graffiti version; his soup imagery was created through commercial-inspired studio methods, especially screen printing.
For collectors, Campbell’s Soup works are among Warhol’s most recognizable and historically important images. Specific soup varieties can vary in rarity and market demand, with condition, edition, provenance, and documentation playing a major role in value. Its strong visual identity also makes it an attractive Pop Art acquisition.
In our view, the work’s lasting appeal comes from its simplicity: Warhol takes an everyday meal and gives it the presence of an icon. The label becomes a portrait of American life, linking convenience, branding, repetition, and desire.
This work sits at the foundation of Warhol’s mature Pop Art career and connects to his later celebrity portraits, Dollar Sign imagery, and other repeated consumer images. It remains a compelling entry point for collectors seeking an authentic connection to Warhol’s most influential period.
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Campbell’S New England Clam Chowder
by Andy Warhol
Year: 1968
Medium: Screenprint
Size: 35 x 23 in (88.9 x 58.42 cm)
Edition: 250
Evoking the visual language of postwar American commerce, Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s New England Clam Chowder (1968) transforms a familiar pantry staple into a polished Pop Art icon. This 35 × 23-inch screenprint, from an edition of 250, is signed by the artist. Its crisp branding, cultural familiarity, and connection to Warhol’s celebrated Campbell’s Soup imagery make it an appealing choice for discerning collectors.
Campbell’s New England Clam Chowder comes from Andy Warhol’s landmark Campbell’s Soup series, first shown in 1962 at Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles. By elevating a familiar American grocery product into fine art, Warhol challenged ideas of originality, advertising, and consumer culture. There is no authentic Warhol street-graffiti version; his soup imagery was created through commercial-inspired studio methods, especially screen printing.
For collectors, Campbell’s Soup works are among Warhol’s most recognizable and historically important images. Specific soup varieties can vary in rarity and market demand, with condition, edition, provenance, and documentation playing a major role in value. Its strong visual identity also makes it an attractive Pop Art acquisition.
In our view, the work’s lasting appeal comes from its simplicity: Warhol takes an everyday meal and gives it the presence of an icon. The label becomes a portrait of American life, linking convenience, branding, repetition, and desire.
This work sits at the foundation of Warhol’s mature Pop Art career and connects to his later celebrity portraits, Dollar Sign imagery, and other repeated consumer images. It remains a compelling entry point for collectors seeking an authentic connection to Warhol’s most influential period.