As quoted in Jan Greenberg, Sandra Jordan (2004), Andy Warhol: Prince of Pop, New York: Delacorte, []
Additional variants with "curtains" for "drapes" came by way of French translations being re-translated back into English for bilingual books or exhibition notices:
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(You'd be surprised who'll hang an electric chair in the living room. Especially if the background matches the drapes.)
— Andy Warhol
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About Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol (born Andrew Warhola; 6 August 1928 – 22 February 1987) was an American painter, filmmaker, publisher, actor and major figure in the Pop Art movement.
About Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol (born Andrew Warhola; 6 August 1928 – 22 February 1987) was an American painter, filmmaker, publisher, actor and major figure in the Pop Art movement.
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