Roy Lichtenstein’s, Art Critic, 1996, presents a clever and polished portrayal of the cultural observer through Lichtenstein’s signature Pop Art clarity. Bold outlines, crisp graphic textures, and a refined sense of balance turn the critic into a modern, iconic figure. The composition explores themes of perception and interpretation, highlighting how art is shaped by those who analyze it. Clean, expressive, and visually engaging, Art Critic reflects Lichtenstein’s continued interest in transforming familiar roles into contemporary, compelling imagery.

Created in 1996, this Lichtenstein pop art Screenprint in colors is hand-signed by Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1923 – New York, 1997) in pencil: ‘rf Lichtenstein’.  Numbered from the edition of 150, this work is published by Original Editions, New York.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Roy Lichtenstein, Art Critic, 1996 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. 305 on pg. 273.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:

Roy Lichtenstein, Art Critic, 1996 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complementary moulding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.