Roy Lichtenstein’s, Illustration for “Passage du Nord-Ouest”, 1992, reimagines the famed northern route through bold outlines, crisp geometry, and Lichtenstein’s refined Pop Art clarity. Icy forms, sweeping curves, and stylized patterns evoke the tension and beauty of an Arctic voyage while keeping the composition clean and contemporary. By transforming the dramatic theme into sleek graphic motifs, Lichtenstein creates an image that feels both adventurous and meticulously designed. Polished, atmospheric, and visually engaging, Illustration for “Passage du Nord-Ouest” showcases his skill in translating literary landscapes 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 "Passage du Nord-Ouest", 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. 273 on pg. 247.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:

Roy Lichtenstein, Illustration for "Passage du Nord-Ouest", 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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