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Whaam!
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Dimensions :- 1.7 m x 4 m
- Location :- Tate Modern
- Created :- 1963
- Period :- Pop art
Story- In a nutshell:-
~Roy Lichtenstein had made this painting in 1963 during the pop art movement, Leo Castelli Gallery featured this painting for the first time, and in an exhibition, “Whaam!” painting was purchased by Tate Gallery, yet this painting is the beauty of this gallery (Leo Castelli Gallery).
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Drowning Girl
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Dimensions :- 1.72 m x 1.7 m
- Location :- Museum of Modern Art, New York City
- Created :- 1963–1963
- Period :- Pop art
Story- In a nutshell:-
~The other names of this painting are- “Secret Hearts” and “I Don’t Care! I’d Rather Sink”. It’s an oil and synthetic polymer painting on white, dark canvas. Many comic books still use this painting in their story page. Drowning Girl is the part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
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Look Mickey
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Dimensions :- 121.9 cm × 175.3 cm (48 in × 69 in)
- Location :- National Gallery of Art East Building
- Created :- 1961
- Medium :- oil on canvas
- Period :- Pop art
Story- In a nutshell:-
~The medium of this painting is- Oil on canvas. This painting is the combination of aesthetic value and ironic humor. National Gallery of Art had first featured this painting, and this was the part of the first solo exhibition of Roy Lichtenstein. This painting shows two character Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse.
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Brushstrokes
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1965
- Dimensions :- 122.5 cm × 122.5 cm (48.25 in × 48.25 in)
- Medium :- Oil and Magna on canvas
- Location :- Private collection
Story- In a nutshell:-
~It was the first painting of this series (Brushstrokes series). It includes many sculptures and paintings, In all depictions of this series- There were satirical gestures of Abstract Expressionism. Many people have its collection, and if you want to purchase it, then you may get them at a low cost.
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Crying Girl
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Dimensions :- 41 cm x 61 cm
- Medium :- Enamel paint
- Created :- 1963
- Period :- Pop art
Story- In a nutshell:-
~It’s a combination of two paintings – “Crying Girl (1963)” and “Crying Girl (1964)”. But the dimension (size) of these paintings is different. The 1963’s painting is smaller than the 1964’s. These paintings show the fantasy drama- Painting of women in love affairs who shows their fantasy while crying.
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In the Car
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Location :- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art 1 of 2 copies
- Created :- 1963
- Period :- Pop art
- Genre :- History painting
Story- In a nutshell:-
~Roy Lichtenstein had made this painting when the Pop art movement was at the peak. The larger version of this painting is still featured by the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Edinburgh). First-time Signal Publishing Corporation had featured it in his comic book series.
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M-Maybe
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1965
- Period :- Pop art
- Genre :- Portrait
Story- In a nutshell:-
~It is the painting of a teenager who expresses deep love for his partner. This painting was featured in an American magazine. It was the romance comics based work of Roy Lichtenstein which became the part of his first solo exhibition at the Leo Castelli Gallery (1962).
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Girl with Ball
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Dimensions :- 1.53 m x 92 cm
- Created :- 1961–1961
- Medium :- Oil paint
- Period :- Pop art
- Genre :- Portrait
Story- In a nutshell:-
~This Painting was also exhibited in the first solo exhibition of Roy Lichtenstein. Roy Lichtenstein had made this painting in 1961. It was the aftermath of an advertisement agency who had offered a considerable amount for unique painting to this pop art artist. It’s a painting of a woman which depicts a girl in a bathing suit who is playing with a beach ball.
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Ohhh...Alright...
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1964
- Dimensions :- 91.4 cm × 96.5 cm (36 in × 38 in)
- Movement :- Pop art
Story- In a nutshell:-
~It was the costliest painting of 1965. It had broken the highest auction price record. In Nov 2010, Steve Martin owned this painting, and Later Steve Wynn purchased it. At that time, its cost was the US $42.6 million (£26.7 million).
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As I Opened Fire
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1964
- Location :- Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
- Dimensions :- 170 cm × 430 cm (68 in × 168 in)
- Support :- Painting Canvas
Story- In a nutshell:-
~This painting shows the temporal and verbal continuity as the subject matter of Jerry Grandenetti’s panels. “All American Men of War” is the source of this beautiful painting of Roy Lichtenstein.
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Modern Head
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1989
- Owner :- Smithsonian Institution Offices
- Dimensions :- 940 cm × 590 cm × 20 cm
Story- In a nutshell:-
~It’s a steel sculpture that is 31 feet long. Some people (artists) say that it’s an edition of “Four Sculpture.” The first time, The Smithsonian Institute had featured this painting and then this was designed. Four sculptures were installed in different places.
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Woman with Flowered Hat
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1963
- Medium :- Magna on canvas
- Location :- Collection of Laurence Graff
- Movement :- Pop art
Story- In a nutshell:-
~This painting (Woman with Flowered Hat) is based on the artwork of Pablo Picasso. That’s why this painting resembles with his portrait of “Dora Maar.” Picasso had also painted several portraits wherein he distorted the face of characters. And Roy Lichtenstein had used this style in his many paintings.
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Oh, Jeff...I Love You, Too...But...
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1964
- Location :- Private collection
- Dimensions :- 121.9 cm × 121.9 cm (48 in × 48 in)
- Movement :- Pop art
Story- In a nutshell:-
~Oh, Jeff…I Love You, Too…But… is the most famous work of Roy Lichtenstein wherein a teenage girl expresses her love to her boyfriend. He produced several paintings- fantasy affair drama paintings of women in love affairs. This was featured in many comics. Many artists had also appreciated this Romantic context.
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Girl with Hair Ribbon
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1965
- Dimensions (cm) :- 121.9 x 121.9 aaronartprints.org
- Location :- Private collection aaronartprints.org
Story- In a nutshell:-
~This big painting shows a girl having sad and hopeless eyes. It was the part of the Roy Lichtenstein painting series. You must have seen this sharp, vivid painting in early magazines. This was the best depiction at that time which showed the 3 D picture. These dotted lines are so bright and intense that amazes us.
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Big Painting No. 6
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1965
- Period :- Abstract art
- Genre :- Abstract art
Story- In a nutshell:-
~Some artists believe that this painting is the gestural depiction of Abstract Expressionism. Roy Lichtenstein had made this painting with the same intention what he had earlier. This painting is the part of his most famous painting series- “Brushstrokes series.” It was the satirical response to the painting of Abstract Expressionism.
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Masterpiece
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1962
- Period :- Pop art
- Dimensions :- 137 cm × 137 cm (54 in × 54 in)
Story- In a nutshell:-
~According to Roy Lichtenstein Foundation- This painting was the part of his first exhibition at Ferus Gallery. Along with other paintings such as “Drowning Girl and Portrait of Madame Cezanne, this was also one of the costliest work of Roy Lichtenstein.
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Kiss II
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1962
- Dimensions :- 144.8 cm × 172.7 cm (57 in × 68 in)
- Location :- Private collection
Story- In a nutshell:-
~The cost of this painting was $6 million in 1990. But in 2002, The another painting of Roy Lichtenstein “Happy Tears” surpassed this record when it was sold for $7.2 million. “Kiss 2” is the part of Roy Lichtenstein most famous and costliest painting.
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Crak!
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1963
- Medium :- lithograph
- Dimensions :- 48.9 cm × 70.2 cm (19.25 in × 27.625 in)
Story- In a nutshell:-
~In this painting you read one sentence- “Now, Mes Petits Pour la France!” that makes this painting different from other paintings. Star Spangled War Stories is the source of Crak! Painting. It was the part of many magazines that still can be seen in many American Children’s comic books.
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Girl in Mirror
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1964
- Location :- 8 to 10 editions
Story- In a nutshell:-
~It’s a porcelain-enamel-on-steel pop art depiction that was made by Roy Lichtenstein in 1964. Roy Lichtenstein has used Ben-Day dots like structure that gives a unique touch to this painting. It’s a mechanical appearance that is modish in appearance. This painting had to face legal dispute in 2009 (Sale without consent).
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Brushstrokes in Flight
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1984
- Location :- John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Story- In a nutshell:-
~You may see this sculpture at the John Glenn Columbus Airport (Columbus). It is the part of a very famous painting series- Brushstrokes series of artworks. This series includes several other paintings which resemble with each other to a great extent. Perhaps, you may get confused.
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Hopeless
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Location :- Fine Arts Museum Basel
- Medium :- Oil and acrylic paint on canvas
- Created :- 1963
- Period :- Pop art
Story- In a nutshell:-
~In this painting, you would see a desperate girl who is thinking about her past life and says in her heart- That’s the way… It should have begun! But it’s hopeless!. Many advertisement industries displayed this painting on their first page. This painting is the imitation of another painting- Run For Love!” in Secret Hearts, no. 83.
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Sandwich and soda
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1964
- Period :- Pop art
- Genre :- Still life
Story- In a nutshell:-
~This painting is the part of “Ten works by ten painters.” Screenprint on polystyrene is the medium of this painting. Tate Museum has the right to display this painting. The first time this painting was sold in 1996. Many artists believe that it’s a part of his technical innovation.
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Little Big Painting
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1965
- Period :- Abstract art
- Genre :- Abstract art
Story- In a nutshell:-
~This painting “Little Big Painting” is the part of the Brushstrokes series of artworks. This series includes several other works of Roy Lichtenstein. It was the part of “Whitney Museum of American Art.” Oil and Magna on canvas is the medium of this painting.
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Blam
Small Description:-
- Artist :- Roy Lichtenstein
- Created :- 1962
- Genre :- History painting
- Period :- Pop art
- Dimensions :- 172.7 cm × 203.2 cm (68 in × 80 in)
- Location :- Yale University Art Gallery
Story- In a nutshell:-
~It’s the part of Pop art idiom. This painting was featured in a military comic book. The original painting can be seen in Yale University Art Gallery. This painting is based on Russ Health’s art. It is a single frame picture that narrates the violent predicament of war.
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Story- In a nutshell:-
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