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Roy Lichtenstein
Reflections on Conversation (C. 240)
, 1990
53 x 66 in. (134.6 x 167.6 cm.)
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Roy Lichtenstein
American, 1923–1997
Reflections on Conversation (C. 240)
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1990
Roy Lichtenstein
Reflections on Conversation (C. 240)
, 1990
53 x 66 in. (134.6 x 167.6 cm.)
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Prints and multiples, screenprint
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53 x 66 in. (134.6 x 167.6 cm.)
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Edition
edition of 68 plus 16 AP
Movement
Contemporary Art
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Series: Reflections
Roy Lichtenstein's Reflections series, created in 1990, is a striking exploration of the artist's distinctive pop art style. This series, consisting of paintings and prints, is characterized by its vibrant colors, bold lines, and the incorporation of imagery reflecting the artist's fascination with consumer culture and mass media.
In these artworks, Lichtenstein employs his trademark technique of Benday dots-a printing process that uses small, uniform dots to create color variations—alongside his iconic use of thick black outlines, which imitate the appearance of commercial printing and comic book illustrations.
Reflections features scenes that simulate mirrors or reflective surfaces, where objects and characters are distorted or duplicated, creating a sense of visual depth and complexity. Lichtenstein masterfully manipulates perspective and optical illusions to convey the illusion of reflection, incorporating everyday items, interiors, and figures into these mirrored compositions.
The series often portrays elements of modern urban life, such as domestic interiors, household items, and people engaged in everyday activities. Lichtenstein's use of mirrors and reflections in these works invites viewers to contemplate the relationship between reality and representation, challenging the conventional understanding of space and perception.
Through his Reflections series, Roy Lichtenstein showcases his continued fascination with the visual language of popular culture while experimenting with techniques that toy with the viewer's perception, creating engaging and visually captivating compositions that epitomize the essence of his iconic pop art style.
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