Roy Lichtenstein, Yellow Still Life, 1974

Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997)
Title:Yellow Still Life, 1974
Reference:Corlette 133
Series:Six Still Lifes, 1974
Medium:Lithograph and Screen print paper
Sheet Size:33 x 44 in. (83.8 x 111.8 cm)
Framed Size:41 x 52 in. (104.14 x 132.08 cm.)
Edition:Numbered from the edition of 100 in pencil in the lower left margin, plus 10 artist proofs.
Signature:This work is hand signed by Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1923 – New York, 1997) in pencil in the lower right margin.
ID #w-8476

Historical Description

Roy Lichtenstein’s, Yellow Still Life, 1974, reimagines the classic still-life arrangement through bold outlines, vibrant color, and Lichtenstein’s unmistakable Pop Art clarity. The bright yellow palette becomes the driving force of the composition, giving everyday objects a lively and modern presence. Clean shapes, rhythmic patterns, and refined graphic textures transform the traditional genre into a fresh contemporary statement. Polished, striking, and visually engaging, Yellow Still Life showcases Lichtenstein’s talent for turning familiar subjects into sleek, sophisticated art.

Created in 1974, Roy Lichtenstein, Yellow Still Life, is a Lithograph and Screen print on 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 100 in pencil in the lower right margin.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Roy Lichtenstein, Yellow Still Life, 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 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. 133.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.

About the Framing:

Framed to museum-grade conservation standards, Roy Lichtenstein, Yellow Still Life, 1974, is presented in a complementary moulding 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