Roy Lichtenstein, Two Paintings, 1984 |
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| Artist: | Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997) |
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| Title: | Two Paintings, 1984 |
| Reference: | Corlett 205 |
| Medium: | Woodcut, lithograph and silkscreen with collage |
| Image Size: | 42 3/4 in x 35 7/8 (108.59 cm x 91.12 cm) |
| Sheet Size: | 45 7/8 in x 39 1/16 in (116.52 cm x 99.22 cm) |
| Framed Size: | 49 1/2 in x 42 1/2 in (125.7 cm x 1078 cm) |
| Edition: | Numbered from the edition of 60 in the lower right margin. |
| 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-7638 |
Roy Lichtenstein’s, Two Paintings, 1984, presents a clever and refined exploration of repetition and variation through his signature Pop Art clarity. Using bold outlines, clean geometric forms, and stylized graphic textures, Lichtenstein creates a dialogue between the paired images, each echoing and transforming elements of the other. The dual composition emphasizes rhythm, balance, and visual contrast, turning the act of comparison into a modern artistic statement. Polished, thoughtful, and visually engaging, Two Paintings highlights his continued mastery of transforming simple motifs into sophisticated contemporary art.
Created in 1984, Roy Lichtenstein Two Paintings is a woodcut, lithograph and silkscreen with collage. 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 60 in pencil in the lower right.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Roy Lichtenstein Two Paintings, 1984 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. 205.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.
About the Framing:
Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Roy Lichtenstein Two Paintings, 1984 is presented in a complementary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.
Roy Lichtenstein "Paintings": is a group of color prints created in 1984 by American Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. In this series, Lichtenstein explores the act of painting itself as both subject and symbol, turning brushstrokes, frames, and canvases into self-referential images. Using bold outlines, Ben Day dots, and vibrant color fields, he transforms the expressive gestures of traditional painting into precise, graphic compositions. The Paintings Series reflects Lichtenstein’s fascination with the relationship between process and image, blending humor, abstraction, and commentary on the nature of art and reproduction.
Two Paintings: Green Lamp, 1984
Two Paintings: Sleeping Muse, 1984
