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Roy Lichtenstein Painting On Canvas (C. 202)

Painting On Canvas Roy Lichtenstein

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Roy Lichtenstein’s Paintings series of 1984 belong to an elaborate multimedia sequence, uniting the artist’s cartoon aesthetic with his imitations of abstract expressionist brushwork. The eight-part series captures imaginary paintings as its central motif. This relief print was executed on Arches 88 paper, using woodcut, lithograph, screen print and collage. It is part of a signed and limited edition of 60 prints.

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ROY LICHTENSTEIN, PAINTING ON CANVAS, PAINTINGS SERIES, RELIEF PRINT, WOODCUT, LITHOGRAPH, SCREEN PRINT AND COLLAGE ON ARCHES 88 PAPER, EDITION OF 60, 1984

Roy Lichtenstein completed his eight-part multimedia sequence entitled Paintings in 1984. The elaborate prints in this series not only prove his outstanding talent as a print maker, but also demonstrate his innovative conceptual range. Lichtenstein’s Paintings exhibit fictitious picture frames as their central motif.

The evocative painterly gestures present in these works are borrowed from fine art, mimicking the artistic manner of Abstract Expressionism. Lichtenstein’s concurrent Seven Apple Woodcuts and later Brushstroke Faces achieve similar imitations of abstract expressionist brushwork. The artist supplements his intricate Paintings with the detached forms of his own comic book aesthetic. As a result, Lichtenstein evokes an added layer of self-parody in this series.

Painting On Canvas presents the majority of an imaginary artwork, framed and mounted on a striped wall. The slick print showcases a dense and energetic composition of interacting pastel tones and primary colours. Lichtenstein utilises both hand-painted and machine-made patterns. As such, the work contrasts expressive grey and blue sweeps against schematic white and cream cartoon strokes. The pigments are superimposed on a black and white faux-burlap background, making the canvas appear spatially ambiguous. Using foil to contain the interwoven colours, the artist envelops the brushstrokes in a classic silver frame.

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ABOUT ROY LICHTENSTEIN

Born in Manhattan in 1923, Roy Lichtenstein was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement during the second half of the 20th century. His distinctive artistic style is inspired by the visual language of consumerism and advertising that pervaded American popular culture at the time, and his work recalls a society of widespread commercialism that has remained powerfully relevant to this day. Learn more about Roy Lichtenstein.