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Roy Lichtenstein

1923–1997

Modern Art II 1996
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Biography

Roy Fox Lichtenstein (; October 27, 1923 – September 29, 1997) was an American pop artist. He rose to prominence in the 1960s through pieces which were inspired by popular advertising and the comic book style. Much of his work explores the relationship between fine art, advertising, and consumerism.

Whaam!, Drowning Girl, and Look Mickey proved to be Lichtenstein's most influential works. His most expensive piece is Masterpiece, which was sold for $165 million in 2017.

Lichtenstein's paintings were exhibited at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York City, which represented him from 1961 onwards. His artwork was considered to be "disruptive". Lichtenstein described pop art as "not 'American' painting but actually industrial painting".

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  • Reflections on Conversation

    Roy Lichtenstein
    1990
  • Reflections on Crash

    Roy Lichtenstein
    1990
  • Reflections on Girl

    Roy Lichtenstein
    1990
  • Reflections on Minerva

    Roy Lichtenstein
    1990
  • Reflections on The Scream

    Roy Lichtenstein
    1990
  • Water Lilies with Cloud

    Roy Lichtenstein
    1992
  • Water Lilies with Japanese Bridge

    Roy Lichtenstein
    1992
  • Water Lily Pond with Reflections

    Roy Lichtenstein
    1992
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    Robert Mapplethorpe
    1985, printed 1990

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