Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) lithograph 1981-Title: Cape Cod (1981) Printmaking by Roy Lichtenstein
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Limited Edition (#1/200)
Printmaking,
Lithography
on Cardboard
- Dimensions Height 11.4in, Width 8.9in
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Printmaking under $5,000
Titre : Cape Cod Still Life II, 1973
Lithographie originale de 1981
Tirages (recto) : 046/200 (en haut à gauche)
Dimensions : 22.5cm x 29cm
Signature : (Recto) en haut à droite
Certificat d'authentification : Galerie du Palais Royal (depuis 1978)
Roy Lichtenstein was an American pop artist who gained worldwide recognition for his distinctive and iconic works in the 1960s. He was born on October 27, 1923, in New York City, and he passed away on September 29, 1997. Lichtenstein is renowned for his unique approach to art, which involved the appropriation of comic book and advertising imagery.
Lichtenstein's art is often characterized by its use of bold, vivid colors and Ben-Day dots, a printing technique commonly found in comic books, to create a visually striking and stylized aesthetic. One of his most famous pieces, "Whaam!" (1963), is a prime example of his signature style, featuring a dramatic, explosive scene inspired by comic books.
His work was part of the Pop Art movement, which emerged in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. Pop Art sought to challenge the traditional boundaries of art by incorporating elements of popular culture, consumerism, and mass media into the artistic canon. Lichtenstein's art, in particular, focused on deconstructing and recontextualizing popular imagery, such as comic strips and advertising, to explore themes of mass production, consumerism, and the blurring line between high and low culture.
Lichtenstein's contributions to the art world were significant, and his work continues to be celebrated for its bold and provocative commentary on contemporary society. He remains an influential figure in the history of modern art, with his pieces being exhibited in prestigious museums and galleries around the world. Roy Lichtenstein's artistic legacy endures, leaving an indelible mark on the trajectory of 20th-century art.
- Nationality: UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : unknown date
- Artistic domains: Represented by a Gallery,
- Groups: Contemporary American Artists Artists presented by a gallery