Roy Lichtenstein, Still Life with Portrait, 1974

Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997)
Title:Still Life with Portrait, 1974
Series:Six Still Lifes, 1974
Medium:Lithograph and screenprint with debossing on BFK Rives paper
Image Size:38 3/16 x 28 9/16 in. (97 x 72.6 cm)
Sheet Size:47 1/4 x 37 9/16 in. (120 x 95.4 cm)
Edition:This work is numbered from the edition of 100; plus 14 AP 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-9000-62

Historical Description

Roy Lichtenstein’s, Still Life with Portrait, 1974, blends a traditional tabletop arrangement with the crisp, stylized precision of Pop Art. Bold outlines and clean geometric forms give the still-life objects a modern graphic presence, while the portrait introduces a dynamic focal point within the composition. Lichtenstein balances pattern, color, and structure, transforming everyday elements into refined contemporary motifs. Polished, visually engaging, and thoughtfully composed, Still Life with Portrait reflects his talent for reimagining classic genres through sleek, sophisticated design.

Created in 1974, this Lichtenstein pop art Lithograph in colors is hand-signed by Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1923 – New York, 1997) in pencil: ‘rf Lichtenstein’.  Numbered from the edition of 100, this work is published by Original Editions, New York.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Roy Lichtenstein, Still Life with Portrait, 1974 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. 131 on pg. 136.
  2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:

Roy Lichtenstein, Still Life with Portrait, 1974 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complementary moulding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.

 

Roy Lichtenstein Six Still Lifes: is a portfolio of screenprints created in 1974 by American Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. In this series, Lichtenstein revisits the traditional still life genre through his distinctive comic-inspired visual language. Each print features everyday objects such as fruit, vases, and household items, rendered with bold outlines, Ben Day dots, and vivid blocks of color. By combining elements of art history with the aesthetics of commercial printing, Lichtenstein transforms familiar motifs into playful explorations of form, composition, and perception. The Six Still Lifes series showcases his ability to merge classical themes with contemporary visual culture.

Yellow Still Life, 1974

Still Life with Figurine, 1974

Still Life with Lobster, 1974

Still Life with Coffee Pot and Flower Pot, 1974

Still Life with Portrait, 1974

Still Life with Windmill, 1974