Roy Lichtenstein, Morton A. Mort, 1980 |
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| Artist: | Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997) |
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| Title: | Morton A. Mort, 1980 |
| Series: | Expressionist Woodcut, 1980 |
| Medium: | Woodcut with embossing on Arches Cover paper |
| Image Size: | 22 7/8 x 32 1/2 in. (58.1 x 82.6 cm) |
| Sheet Size: | 29 1/4 x 39 in. (74.3 x 99.1 cm) |
| Edition: | This work is numbered from the edition of 50; plus 13 AP, 1 RTP, 1 PPII, 3 GEL, 1 C, 2 SP 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-9000-90 |
Roy Lichtenstein’s, Morton A. Mort, 1980, presents a sleek and stylized portrait defined by bold outlines, clean geometry, and Lichtenstein’s signature Pop Art clarity. The figure is distilled into crisp graphic shapes that highlight structure, rhythm, and contemporary precision. Simplified features and refined patterns give the portrait a modern iconic presence while retaining a sense of individuality. Polished, balanced, and visually engaging, Morton A. Mort reflects Lichtenstein’s continued mastery of transforming人物 into elegant contemporary imagery.
Created in 1980, this Lichtenstein pop art Woodcut 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, Morton A. Mort, 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, Morton A. Mort, 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 Expressionist Woodcut: is a collection of color woodcuts created in 1980 by American Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. In this series, Lichtenstein draws inspiration from the raw emotion and dynamic energy of early twentieth century Expressionism, reinterpreting its bold gestures through the structured clarity of his Pop Art style. Each print combines sharp outlines, vibrant colors, and the textured surface of the woodcut medium to create a powerful contrast between spontaneity and control. The Expressionist Woodcut Series highlights Lichtenstein’s continued exploration of art history and his ability to transform painterly expression into precise, graphic form.
Subject Matter: Contemporary Portrait Abstract
