Untitled Head II

1970

Roy Lichtenstein

Associated Names
Roy Lichtenstein

Artist, American, 1923 - 1997

Herbert Tomkins

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Pete Hoefer

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Obed Silverwood

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The sculpture depicts a modern, abstract human profile in a side-facing view. It is crafted from polished metal, featuring geometric shapes, cutouts, circles, and linear elements arranged to imply facial features. The sculpture is mounted on a black cylindrical base, providing stability and contrast. The sculpture is moderately sized and eye-catching, suitable for display in various settings.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemin G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 1990 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1991

  • Art for the Nation: Gifts in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1991, pp. 436-437.

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 210.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 31.32. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

engraved inside of base on adhered copper plate: rf Lichtenstein / '70 / Proto.

Wikidata ID

Q63861093

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