Roy Lichtenstein, Illustration for "De Denver au Montana, Départ 27 Mai 1972" (II), 1992 |
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| Artist: | Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997) |
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| Title: | Illustration for "De Denver au Montana, Départ 27 Mai 1972" (II), 1992 |
| Series: | La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique, 1992 |
| Medium: | Etching and aquatint on 250-gram Velin d'Arches paper |
| Image Size: | 14 13/16 x 10 15/16 in. (37.6 x 27.8 cm) |
| Sheet Size: | 18 15/16 x 13 15/16 in. (48.1 x 35.4 cm) |
| Edition: | This work is numbered from the edition of 80; plus 45 HC and published by Original Editions, New York. |
| Signature: | This work is hand-signed by Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1923 – New York, 1997) in pencil ‘rf Lichtenstein’. |
| ID # | w-9000-127 |
Roy Lichtenstein’s, Illustration for “De Denver au Montana, Départ 27 Mai 1972” (II), 1992, continues his stylized interpretation of an American West journey through bold outlines, clean geometric forms, and refined Pop Art clarity. The composition captures the vast openness of the landscape with crisp rhythmic shapes that evoke movement, shifting scenery, and the quiet drama of travel. Lichtenstein transforms narrative elements into sleek contemporary motifs, creating a visual counterpart that feels both expansive and meticulously designed. Polished, atmospheric, and visually engaging, Illustration for “De Denver au Montana, Départ 27 Mai 1972” (II) highlights his mastery of translating literary imagery into elegant modern art.
Created in 1992, 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 80, this work is published by Original Editions, New York.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Roy Lichtenstein, Illustration for "De Denver au Montana, Départ 27 Mai 1972" (II), 1992 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).
About the Framing:
Roy Lichtenstein, Illustration for "De Denver au Montana, Départ 27 Mai 1972" (II), 1992 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complementary moulding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.
Roy Lichtenstein La Nouvelle Chute de l’Amérique: is a portfolio of color lithographs created in 1992 by American Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein in collaboration with the poet Allen Ginsberg. The series pairs Lichtenstein’s bold, graphic imagery with Ginsberg’s poetic reflections on modern America, blending visual art and literature into a single expressive form. Using vibrant colors, Ben Day dots, and dynamic compositions, Lichtenstein creates images that echo both comic book energy and the complexity of contemporary life. The portfolio reflects his continued interest in combining high and popular culture while exploring the dialogue between word and image in a rapidly changing world.
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Illustration for "De Denver au Montana, Départ 27 Mai 1972" (I), 1992
Illustration for "De Denver au Montana, Départ 27 Mai 1972" (II), 1992
Subject Matter: Contemporary Landscape Abstract