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Untitled, by Roy Lichtenstein, ink, 1967

Untitled

Roy Lichtenstein

1967

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1967 ink by Roy Lichtenstein, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Roy Lichtenstein
When & what style?
1967
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a bright, bold mix of shapes and colors. There’s a red-lipped face with a yellow background, a blue column on the left, and a red flag waving on the right. Black outlines separate the sections, and some areas are filled with tiny dots. The colors pop—lots of yellow, blue, red, and white—with sharp lines and no soft edges. The dots covering parts of the image are a big clue. They look like they’re copied from old printing methods, almost like a comic book. This style was new for its time and made everyday images feel fresh. Want to see more like this? Check out Roy Lichtenstein.

About the artist

Portrait of Roy Lichtenstein
Artist

Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Fox Lichtenstein was an American artist. A leading figure of the Pop Art movement, he is best known for his large-scale paintings inspired by comic books, advertisements, and mass-produced imagery. Lichtenstein's…

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