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Roy Lichtenstein

American, 1923 - 1997

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This free-standing sculpture is made up of panels and geometric shapes of vivid yellow, crimson red, white, and slate gray, all outlined with bold, jet-black lines, to create a simplified, cartoon-like, single-story house. The sculpture sits slightly off the ground on four metal feet, and is displayed on a grassy lawn with an iron fence and trees in the background. One short end of the house faces us, to our left. The peaked wall is white and is pierced with a window divided into six empty panes, two across and three down, and flanked by red shutters. Above the window is a tall, rectangular air vent with six horizontal slats. Below the window a loose grid of three horizontal lines and four short, vertical lines suggest an abstracted brick pattern. The long side of the house moves away from us to our right. It has a red chimney at the center of the gray roof. The wall of the front of the house is canary yellow. There is a white door at the middle and two more six-paned windows with red shutters to each side. Two shallow white steps leading down from the door are suggested by staggered, narrow rectangles. A dove-gray band runs along the bottom of both walls. All of the features, including the windows, shutters, door, chimney, roof, and gray band are outlined in black.
Roy Lichtenstein, House I, model 1996, fabricated 1998, fabricated and painted aluminum, Gift of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, 1998.147.1

House I

Roy Lichtenstein · model 1996, fabricated 1998 · fabricated and painted aluminum ·  Accession ID  1998.147.1

This print features the head and raised arm of the Statue of Liberty, seen from below against a backdrop of diagonal purple stripes. The shape of the statue has been simplified into geometric planes and shapes. The statue's recognizable features such as the crown and torch are highlighted in vibrant yellow and black, while most of the statue is white. The statue's head and shoulder are on the right side while the arm holding the torch extends upward on the left. The print is surrounded by a border of off-white paper.
Roy Lichtenstein, La Paloma, Los Angeles, People for the American Way, Washington, D.C., I Love Liberty, 1982, color screenprint on Arches 88 paper, Gift of Roy and Dorothy Lichtenstein, 1996.56.110

I Love Liberty

Roy Lichtenstein, La Paloma, Los Angeles, People for the American Way, Washington, D.C. · 1982 · color screenprint on Arches 88 paper ·  Accession ID  1996.56.110

The image is divided into two sections by a horizontal line. The top portion shows abstract shapes resembling swirling clouds in gray tones. The bottom section features a realistic aquarium with fish swimming among plants and rocks. The contrast between the abstract sky above and the detailed underwater scene below creates a dynamic composition.
Roy Lichtenstein, Sheila Marbain, Tanglewood Press, Fish and Sky, 1967, color screenprint on silver gelatin photographic print mounted to lenticular offset lithograph on composition board with window mount, Gift of Roy and Dorothy Lichtenstein, 1996.56.34

Fish and Sky

Roy Lichtenstein, Sheila Marbain, Tanglewood Press · 1967 · color screenprint on silver gelatin photographic print mounted to lenticular offset lithograph on composition board with window mount ·  Accession ID  1996.56.34

The image displays overlapping angular shapes and bold lines forming an abstract composition. In the center, there are zigzag patterns in brown and orange resembling stylized facial features. Above, triangular forms with fine lines suggest abstract birds. The background consists of textured dark blue and brown areas. The overall composition blends sharp angles and intricate patterns, creating an abstract scene reminiscent of natural and human-made objects.
Roy Lichtenstein, A Cherokee Brave, 1952, color woodcut on cream laid paper, Gift of Roy and Dorothy Lichtenstein, 1996.56.16

A Cherokee Brave

Roy Lichtenstein · 1952 · color woodcut on cream laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.56.16

The Disney cartoon characters, Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse, fish off a dock in this horizontal painting. The scene and characters are painted entirely flat areas of canary yellow, cobalt blue, tomato red, and white. To our left, Donald leans over the edge of the dock with his feet spread and duckbill hanging open. He has a white body outlined in blue, big eyes filled with a pattern of tiny blue dots, and yellow feet and duckbill. He wears a blue sailor’s hat and jacket with a red bow tie and yellow circles indicating buttons. He holds a fishing pole with an oval, red bobber near the fishhook high over his head. The pole has bent back with the fishhook snagged on the back hem of Donald’s jacket. A white speech bubble over Donald’s head is outlined in blue, and blue text inside reads, “LOOK MICKEY, I’VE HOOKED A BIG ONE!!” Mickey stands to our right, covering his smiling mouth with his left hand, on our right, and holding an upright fishing pole with the other hand. His round face is filled with a pattern of tiny red dots, and his curving hairline and ears are blue. He wears blue pants, a red shirt and shoes, and white gloves. The dock is mostly yellow with a white area on the right. Its planks and three white, round posts supporting it are outlined in blue. Rippling water surrounding the dock is defined by wavy lines and undulating bands of blue against a yellow background. The artist signed his initials in the lower left, “rfl.”
Roy Lichtenstein, Look Mickey, 1961, oil on canvas, Gift of Roy and Dorothy Lichtenstein in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1990.41.1

Look Mickey

Roy Lichtenstein · 1961 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1990.41.1

The image displays two tall, narrow rectangles filled with blue and black dots. There are bright yellow and green vertical stripes intersecting the dotted areas, with the right side having less dense dot patterns than the left. The composition suggests abstract window blinds or book spines, using bold colors and repetitive patterns for a visually striking image.
Roy Lichtenstein, Ron Adams, Daniel Freeman, Gemini G.E.L., Mirror #9, 1972, color lithograph and screenprint on Special Arjomari wove paper, Gift of Roy and Dorothy Lichtenstein, 1996.56.60

Mirror #9

Roy Lichtenstein, Ron Adams, Daniel Freeman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1972 · color lithograph and screenprint on Special Arjomari wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.56.60

The image features curved, swirling lines and shapes forming an abstract representation resembling a currency note. A central shape akin to an oval frame seen on banknotes encloses an abstract portrait silhouette. Abstract shapes and designs on either side mimic currency design details, like numbers and textual elements such as "TEN DOLLARS." Flowery and curled line patterns along the edges suggest decorative motifs found on money. The image creatively reinterprets a ten-dollar bill in a playful and artistic way.
Roy Lichtenstein, Ten Dollar Bill, 1956, lithograph in black on Rives paper, Gift of Roy and Dorothy Lichtenstein, 1996.56.27

Ten Dollar Bill

Roy Lichtenstein · 1956 · lithograph in black on Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1996.56.27

The image displays a composition of irregular shapes and bold lines that overlap. In the center is a cluster of sharp, wave-like forms with blue polka dots. Various brushstrokes of bright colors extend from this center, including a red arc, brown swirls, green curve, and a blue wave. At the bottom is a broad, golden-yellow stroke. The abstract arrangement of colors and shapes suggests movement and energy, evoking ocean waves and landscapes.
Roy Lichtenstein, Graphicstudio, Blue Face, 1987/1989, color waxtype, woodcut, lithograph, and screenprint on Saunders Waterford paper, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist, 1989.56.5

Blue Face

Roy Lichtenstein, Graphicstudio · 1987/1989 · color waxtype, woodcut, lithograph, and screenprint on Saunders Waterford paper ·  Accession ID  1989.56.5

The image displays an array of geometric shapes and lines forming a complex tapestry of patterns. The abstract composition includes rectangular forms with spiral and zigzag motifs, circular shapes with radial lines, and pointed shapes resembling arrowheads or leaves. The arrangement is reminiscent of a patchwork or quilt, with textures resembling woven fabrics or architectural structures.
Roy Lichtenstein, Two Sioux Indians, 1952, woodcut in black on gray Strathmore charcoal paper, Gift of Roy and Dorothy Lichtenstein, 1996.56.20

Two Sioux Indians

Roy Lichtenstein · 1952 · woodcut in black on gray Strathmore charcoal paper ·  Accession ID  1996.56.20

The image shows bold, straight lines and rectangular shapes forming an abstract representation of classical architectural elements, such as columns and a pediment. The composition features two tall, vertical columns supporting a wider horizontal top piece. Black outlines and abstract dot patterns in the background create depth and dimension, framing the architectural elements as the central focus in a style reminiscent of comic book art.
Roy Lichtenstein, Leo Castelli Gallery, Temple, 1964, offset lithograph in black and blue on smooth, cream wove paper, Gift of Roy and Dorothy Lichtenstein, 1996.56.138

Temple

Roy Lichtenstein, Leo Castelli Gallery · 1964 · offset lithograph in black and blue on smooth, cream wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.56.138