Roy Lichtenstein, American Indian Theme II, 1980 |
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| Artist: | Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997) |
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| Title: | American Indian Theme II, 1980 |
| Series: | American Indian Theme, 1980 |
| Medium: | Woodcut on handmade Suzuki paper |
| Image Size: | 24 x 28 9/16 in. (61 x 72.5 cm) |
| Sheet Size: | 32 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. (82.6 x 95.3 cm) |
| Edition: | This work is numbered from the edition of 50; plus 18 AP, 1 RTP, 1 PPI, 1 A, 1 C (and 1 teaching-aide proof) 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-9000-79 |
Roy Lichtenstein’s, American Indian Theme II, 1980, continues his stylized reinterpretation of Indigenous inspired imagery through bold outlines, clean geometry, and refined Pop Art clarity. Lichtenstein transforms traditional motifs into sleek contemporary forms, emphasizing rhythm, symmetry, and graphic balance. The composition highlights his interest in distilling cultural symbols into modern visual language, creating an image that feels both striking and thoughtfully structured. Polished, vibrant, and visually engaging, American Indian Theme II showcases his ability to blend historical references with crisp contemporary design.
Created in 1980, this Lichtenstein pop art Lithograph in colors is hand-signed by Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1923 – New York, 1997) in pencil: ‘rf Lichtenstein’. Numbered from the edition of 50, this work is published by Original Editions, New York.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Roy Lichtenstein, American Indian Theme II, 1980 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).
About the Framing:
Roy Lichtenstein, American Indian Theme II, 1980 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complementary moulding and finished with silk-wrapped mats and optical grade Plexiglas.
Roy Lichtenstein American Indian Theme: is a suite of color woodcuts created in 1980 by American Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. In this series, Lichtenstein reinterprets motifs inspired by Native American art, including geometric designs and stylized patterns, through his precise and modern Pop Art vocabulary. Each print combines bold outlines, Ben Day dots, and rich textures produced by the woodcut technique, giving the images both visual rhythm and material depth. The series reflects Lichtenstein’s fascination with cultural symbolism and his ability to merge traditional craftsmanship with the aesthetics of contemporary mass communication.
American Indian Theme II, 1980
American Indian Theme III, 1980
Subject Matter: Contemporary Abstract
