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Roy Lichtenstein
Crying Girl
, 1963
17 x 24 in. (43.2 x 61 cm.)
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Roy Lichtenstein
American, 1923–1997
Crying Girl
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1963
Roy Lichtenstein
Crying Girl
, 1963
17 x 24 in. (43.2 x 61 cm.)
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Prints and multiples, lithograph
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17 x 24 in. (43.2 x 61 cm.)
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Guy Hepner
New York
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Pop Art
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Roy Lichtenstein's prints from the 1960s are pivotal examples of the artist's pioneering contributions to the Pop Art movement. During this period, Lichtenstein created a significant body of work that revolutionized the art world's perception of commercial imagery, comic strips, and mass culture.
Lichtenstein's prints in the 1960s often adapted and transformed images sourced from comic books, advertisements, and popular media. He meticulously reproduced these sources using his signature techniques, which included Ben-Day dots—a printing method characterized by small, precise dots—and bold, black outlines that mimicked the look of commercial printing.
The prints feature subjects like comic book characters, advertisements, and everyday objects, all reimagined and amplified through Lichtenstein's distinctive artistic lens. He isolated specific fragments from these mass-produced sources, enlarging and isolating them on a scale that diverged from their original context, highlighting their formal qualities and inviting viewers to reevaluate their significance.
Lichtenstein's prints of the 1960s are marked by their vibrant colors, crisp lines, and a clever interplay between high and low art. By appropriating commercial imagery and transforming it into fine art, Lichtenstein challenged traditional notions of artistic subject matter and technique, blurring the boundaries between popular culture and fine art.
These prints exemplify Lichtenstein's exploration of themes such as consumerism, mass media, and the impact of visual culture on society. They also underscore his innovative approach to reinterpreting and elevating everyday imagery into the realm of high art, solidifying his legacy as a pioneering figure in the Pop Art movement.
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