Roy Lichtenstein, The River, 1985 |
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| Artist: | Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997) |
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| Title: | The River, 1985 |
| Series: | Landscapes, 1985 |
| Medium: | Lithograph, woodcut, and screenprint on Arches 88 paper |
| Image Size: | 37 1/4 x 52 9/16 in. (94.6 x 133.5 cm) |
| Sheet Size: | 40 1/4 x 55 9/16 in. (102.2 x 141.1 cm) |
| Edition: | This work is numbered from the edition of 60; plus 11 AP, 1 RTP, 1 PPII, 3 GEL, 1 C, 1 SP 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-9000-103 |
Roy Lichtenstein’s, The River, 1985, transforms a flowing landscape into a sleek Pop Art composition defined by bold outlines, rhythmic curves, and refined graphic clarity. The sweeping motion of the water is distilled into clean stylized forms that emphasize movement, balance, and contemporary simplicity. Lichtenstein’s crisp treatment turns the natural scene into a modern visual motif, blending serenity with precise geometric structure. Polished, fluid, and visually engaging, The River reflects his talent for reimagining nature through elegant sophisticated design.
Created in 1985, 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 60, this work is published by Original Editions, New York.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Roy Lichtenstein, The River, 1985 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, The River, 1985 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complementary moulding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.
Roy Lichtenstein Landscapes: is a collection of prints created between 1985 and 1986 by American Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. In this series, Lichtenstein reimagines the traditional landscape genre through his precise and stylized Pop Art approach. Using bold outlines, Ben Day dots, and flat planes of vivid color, he transforms natural scenes such as mountains, sunsets, and water reflections into compositions that balance serenity with graphic intensity. The Landscapes Series demonstrates Lichtenstein’s ongoing exploration of perception and abstraction, merging the beauty of nature with the visual language of modern media and industrial design.
Subject Matter: Contemporary Still Life Abstract
