Study for "Brushstroke on Canvas"

1988

Roy Lichtenstein

Associated Names
Roy Lichtenstein

Artist, American, 1923 - 1997

The image features geometric and organic shapes layered over a repeating grid of black and white squares. A composition of bold, colorful shapes, including a light brown brushstroke, a red crisscross pattern, and a green line, creates a focal point. The background consists of black lines resembling a striped mesh, contrasting with the shapes. In the foreground, brown shapes with white insertions suggest the flow of a river or waves. Abstract shapes are combined with familiar elements like grids and waves to create a visual interplay.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Anthony T. Podesta, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1998; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: rf Lichtenstein / '88

Wikidata ID

Q64629976

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