Introduction
Melvin John Ramos (July 24, 1935 – October 14, 2018) was an American figurative painter, specializing most often in paintings of female nudes, whose work incorporates elements of realist and abstract art. Born in Sacramento, California, to a first generation Portuguese-Azorean immigrant family, he gained his popularity as part of the pop art movement of the 1960s. Ramos is "best known for his paintings of superheroes and voluptuous female nudes emerging from cornstalks or Chiquita bananas, popping up from candy wrappers or lounging in martini glasses". He was also a university art professor.
Wikidata
Q930286
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Introduction
Ramos is known for paintings that paired nude female figures with consumer products. He is considered to be a major figure in the Pop art movement.
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Painter
Names
Mel Ramos, Melvin John Ramos
Ulan
500012930
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