'Michelle' is one of the most sought-after images that Pat created. She is the ultimate example of Nagel's talent to combine striking composition, design, simplicity, elegance and allure . . . all in one work of art. Those magnificent eyes had wanna-be artists trying to copy them for years. . .

'Michelle' was released in Dec. of 1982. There was no unsigned state. Just 90 signed and numbered prints. She measures a substantial 41.75" x 36". I think the eyes explain the popularity of the posthumous Commemorative no. 2, 'Palm Springs Life'. She has the same mesmerizing eyes. . . There was a smaller poster version ('poster' refers to a work of art that has letters or typography) of this image. It was titled 'Galerie Michael', created for a beautiful gallery in Los Angeles, that hosted a big Nagel exhibition at the height of his career. That was one great show. It was advertised that Pat would be in the gallery to sign the signed-in-screen (unsigned) poster version of 'Michelle' the day after the show's opening. There was a line AROUND the entire outdoor CENTER that day of collectors who wanted Pat's signature on their print. He signed well over 200 posters. The image was cropped to a vertical format that some feel is even more compelling, even though its size is 18 x 25".

We have the large 'Michelle' for sale. The owner "just wants her to go to a good home, where she will be enjoyed"! Click here to see the full image: