Roy Lichtenstein, Reflections on Hair, 1990

Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997)
Title:Reflections on Hair, 1990
Reference:Corlett 241
Series:Reflections Series, 1990
Medium:Color lithograph, screenprint, woodcut, and metalized PVC collage with embossing on Somerset paper
Image Size:49 9/16 in x 38 7/8 in (125.9 cm x 98.8 cm)
Sheet Size:56 1/8 in x 45 in (142.6 cm x 114.3 cm)
Framed Size:approx. 59 9/16 in x 48 7/8 in (135.9 cm x 108.8 cm)
Edition:Numbered from the edition of 68 in pencil in the lower right margin; there were also 16 artist proofs
Signature:This work is hand signed and dated by Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1923 – New York, 1997) in pencil in the lower right margin.
ID #W-6264

Historical Description

Roy Lichtenstein Reflections on Hair, 1990 is a playful work of art indicative of graphic imagery such as comics and advertisements. Lichtenstein’s iconic theme of comic-like works is a running vein throughout his vast oeuvre. Reflections is important in that Lichtenstein incorporates multimedia and relates to his Mirrors paintings of the early seventies. Dots, stripes, mirrors, foils, and brushstrokes are used in this seven print series. Lichtenstein extends the use of reflective foil that adds a metallic texture. Reflections on Hair guides us through his pioneering style of Pop art, inclusively drawing each one of his onlookers in. Creatively exploring his own unique style and language, Lichtenstein arouses a kind of dialogue with the art as well as the viewer. Evolved in various ways, the narrative quality that is enhanced throughout this series creates depth into his artistry as a print maker. Holding a tight composition with complex figurations of colorful and petite dots, Roy Lichtenstein produces an enigmatic work of art.

Created in 1990, Roy Lichtenstein Reflections on Hair, from the Reflections Series, 1990 is a color lithograph, screenprint, woodcut, and metalized PVC collage with embossing on Somerset paper. This work is hand signed and dated by Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1923 – New York, 1997) in pencil in the lower right margin. Numbered from the edition of 68 in pencil in the lower right margin, there were also 16 artist proofs.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Roy Lichtenstein Reflections on Hair, from the Reflections Series, 1990, 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 sale of the work).

1. Corlett, Lee Mary. The Prints of Roy Lichtenstein A Catalogue Raisonné 1948-1997. New York: Hudson Hills Press, 2002. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 241.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.

About the Framing:

Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Roy Lichtenstein Reflections on Crash, from the Reflections Series, 1990 is presented in a complementary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.

Roy Lichtenstein Reflections: is a collection of prints created between 1989 and 1990 by American Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. In this series, Lichtenstein revisits familiar subjects from his earlier works—such as comic book imagery, still lifes, and art historical references—but overlays them with abstract patterns suggesting light and glass reflections. Using bold outlines, Ben Day dots, and transparent color layers, he creates the illusion of images seen through reflective surfaces, blurring the line between reality and perception. The Reflections Series demonstrates Lichtenstein’s ongoing fascination with vision, distortion, and the complex relationship between viewer, image, and representation.

Reflections on Crash, 1990

Reflections on Conversation, 1990

Reflections on Hair, 1990

Reflections on Brushstrokes, 1990

Reflections on The Scream, 1990

Reflections on Minerva, 1990

Reflections on Girl, 1990

Subject Matter: Contemporary Femme Abstract