Roy Lichtenstein, Illustration for "Hüm Bom!", 1992

Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997)
Title:Illustration for "Hüm Bom!", 1992
Series:La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique, 1992
Medium:Etching and aquatint on 250-gram Velin d'Arches paper
Image Size:14 3/4 x 10 15/16 in. (37.5 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-9000-125

Historical Description

Roy Lichtenstein’s, Illustration for “Hüm Bom!”, 1992, captures the lively spirit of the text through bold outlines, rhythmic shapes, and Lichtenstein’s unmistakable Pop Art clarity. The composition translates the sound and energy suggested by the title into crisp stylized forms that feel both playful and modern. Clean geometry and refined graphic textures give the image a dynamic visual pulse, turning literary expression into a polished contemporary motif. Vibrant, engaging, and thoughtfully composed, Illustration for “Hüm Bom!” highlights his ability to transform words and sound into sleek sophisticated 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 "Hüm Bom!", 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).

  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. 274 on pg. 247.
  2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:

Roy Lichtenstein, Illustration for "Hüm Bom!", 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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Subject Matter: Contemporary Landscape Abstract