Pop Culture Wall Art Appraisal

Mona Lisa with Gun and Money Pop Art Painting

This is a contemporary pop art style acrylic painting on canvas, measuring approximately 24x36 inches based on discernible proportions relative to surrounding objects. The artwork depicts a stylized version of the Mona Lisa, rendered primarily in black, white, and grey tones, with selective vibrant color accents. She wears a black bandana with light blue polka dot-like patterns, and a dark, possibly off-the-shoulder, garment. Her lips are painted a bright red, and she holds a lit cigarette in her mouth, depicted as a white stick with a red tip. Her left hand, adorned with multicolored fingernail polish (pink, orange, green, blue), grips a black handgun with silver accents and a prominent red safety switch. A small pink heart outline with a darker pink interior is tattooed or painted on her left wrist. Her right hand, similarly adorned with multicolored nail polish, fans out several hundred-dollar bills, which are rendered with a caricature of Benjamin Franklin's face. The background is white, with three wavy, parallel lines in neon pink emanating from behind the Mona Lisa's head, suggesting a 'thought' or 'energy' burst. The painting employs broad strokes and definitive outlines, characteristic of graphic novel or street art aesthetics. The surface appears matte, with no significant gloss. There is a visible signature 'JDP...' in the lower left corner, indicating the artist. The overall condition appears good, with no obvious signs of damage, fading, or cracking. The use of neon colors suggests a modern or contemporary period, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century. The craftsmanship is evident in the clean lines and bold contrasts, typical of commercial or accessible art and poster designs. The work parodies classical art with modern, rebellious iconography.