Andy Warhol’s Dracula (FS II.264) is part of his Myths series, created in 1981, where he reimagines iconic figures from American pop culture and folklore. In this screenprint, Warhol turns his attention to the legendary vampire Count Dracula, a symbol of fear, seduction, and immortality.
The artwork features a dramatically lit image of Dracula—based on classic horror film imagery—rendered in bold, saturated colors with Warhol’s signature screenprinting style. The red accents evoke blood and danger, while the shadowy background enhances the eerie, theatrical mood. Warhol adds hand-drawn lines to intensify the dramatic expression and bring a sense of movement to the otherwise static portrait.
By including Dracula in his Myths series, Warhol acknowledges the character's place in the cultural imagination, treating him not just as a figure of horror but as a pop icon. Like many figures in the series, Dracula represents both fantasy and the darker undercurrents of fame and identity—recurring themes in Warhol’s work.
Dracula (FS II.264) is a compelling blend of Hollywood nostalgia and Pop Art commentary, offering a playful yet haunting take on one of cinema’s most enduring characters.