Roy Lichtenstein’s, Head with Braids, 1980, showcases the artist’s refined graphic style through a bold and stylized portrait. Using strong outlines, patterned textures, and carefully balanced color, Lichtenstein transforms the braided hairstyle into a striking visual motif. The composition emphasizes structure, rhythm, and contemporary design, presenting the figure with a crisp, modern clarity. Elegant, distinctive, and visually compelling, Head with Braids reflects Lichtenstein’s continued exploration of portraiture through the polished language of Pop Art.

Created in 1980, this Lichtenstein pop art Etching in colors is hand-signed by Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1923 – New York, 1997) in pencil: ‘rf Lichtenstein’.  Numbered from the edition of 32, this work is published by Original Editions, New York.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Roy Lichtenstein, Head with Braids, 1980 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work).

1. Corlett, Lee Mary. The Prints of Roy Lichtenstein A Catalogue Raisonee 1948-1997. Hudson Hills Press: New York, 1994. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 168 on pg. 161.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:

Roy Lichtenstein, Head with Braids, 1980 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complementary moulding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.