"Bob Roberts" Black and White Acrylic on Paper by Robert Smijclic

Bob Roberts is a pseudonym Andy Warhol used to check himself into the hospital on the fatal night of February 21, 1987. Andy Warhol was terrified of the hospital, unknown to many people in his circle. They had no knowledge he was even in the hospital. There is much controversy and speculation surrounding Andy Warhol's death, and the accidental mal-practice that might have occurred. In short, he checked in under a false name and was not given the A-list treatment he deserved--for what most doctors would consider a "safe" gall bladder removal operation--2019 18" x 24"