Mel Ramos
1935–2018
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 identifier
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.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, painter
ULAN identifier
500012930
Names
Mel Ramos, Melvin John Ramos
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed April 25, 2025.
