Roy Lichtenstein, Entablature XA, 1976

Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997)
Title:Entablature XA, 1976
Series:Entablature, 1976
Medium:Screenprint, lithograph, collage with embossing on BFK Rives paper
Image Size:20 15/16 x 38 in. (53.2 x 96.5 cm)
Sheet Size:29 3/16 x 44 15/16 in. (74.1 x 114.1 cm)
Edition:This work is numbered from the edition of 18; plus 9 AP, 2 CTP, 1 RTP, 1 PPI, 1 A 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-9000-73

Historical Description

Roy Lichtenstein’s, Entablature XA, 1976, expands his exploration of classical architectural detail through bold outlines, stylized textures, and crisp geometric structure. The work distills intricate ornamental elements into clean rhythmic patterns, giving the entablature a sleek contemporary presence. Lichtenstein emphasizes symmetry, balance, and visual clarity, transforming historic forms into refined modern motifs. Polished, thoughtfully composed, and visually engaging, Entablature XA showcases his continued mastery of blending tradition with sophisticated Pop Art design.

Created in 1976, 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 18, this work is published by Original Editions, New York.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Roy Lichtenstein, Entablature XA, 1976 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. 148 on pg. 148.
  2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.

About the Framing:

Roy Lichtenstein, Entablature XA, 1976 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complementary moulding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.

 

Roy Lichtenstein Entablature Series: is a collection of prints and paintings created between 1971 and 1976 by American Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. In this series, Lichtenstein draws inspiration from the architectural details of classical buildings, particularly the horizontal bands and decorative elements found above columns. Using his familiar vocabulary of bold lines, Ben Day dots, and contrasting colors, he transforms these traditional motifs into sleek, modern compositions. The Entablature Series reflects Lichtenstein’s fascination with structure, repetition, and the dialogue between high art and industrial design, merging ancient architectural form with the language of modern mass production.

Entablature I, 1976

Entablature II, 1976

Entablature III, 1976

Entablature IV, 1976

Entablature V, 1976

Entablature VI, 1976

Entablature VII, 1976

Entablature VIII, 1976

Entablature IX, 1976

Entablature X, 1976

Entablature XA, 1976

Subject Matter: Contemporary Abstract