‘Still life (from the Metropolitan Scene)’
Screenprint in colors on aluminum panel
USA, 1968
Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) – American Pop artist
One of 10 artist’s proofs, aside from the edition of 50 and 3 trial proofs
Published by Tanglewood Press, Inc., New York
With incised signature, ‘A/P’, and date on the lower right margin in the aluminum
For reference, see Corlett, 64
Panel dimensions: 36 x 36 in; 91.5 x 91.5 cm
Framed dimensions: 37 ¾ x 37 ¾ in; 95.9 x 95.9 cm
Very good condition
Estimate: $30,000-$36,000

This work was conceived by Lichtenstein for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Education Department initiative to circulate artist’s prints on aluminum as outreach to high schools around the United States. The artists in this program included: Richard Anuszkiewcz, Helen Frankenthaler, Adolph Gottlieb, Nicholas Krushenick, George Segal, and Roy Lichtenstein.

Literature

Annual Report of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1967-68

For more this project see Bianchini (1971), catalogue number 27 and Zerner (1975), catalogue number 26.

Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997)

One of the best known representatives of Pop Art alongside Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein is best known for his comic book-like images. Taking inspiration from everyday life, the mass media, advertising and consumerism, his illustrations are often outlined in black and designed in primary colors. A solo show of such works at the Leo Castelli Gallery in 1962 garnered him critical acclaim. Lichtenstein exhibited at the documenta in Kassel in 1968 and 1977. In addition to paintings he created screen and woodblock prints, collages, ceramics and sculptures. A very prolific, celebrated, and sought-after artist, Lichtenstein also created many public sculptures during his lifetime, and his work has been the subject of numerous international retrospectives.

Condition

The panel has some faint scuffs, but is otherwise in very clean condition. Colors fresh. Not examined out of frame.

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