Roy Lichtenstein’s, Painting in Gold Frame, 1984, playfully reimagines the relationship between artwork and its ornate border through bold outlines, crisp patterns, and refined Pop Art clarity. The contrast between the stylized painting and the decorative gold frame creates a striking visual dialogue, blending classical references with modern graphic simplicity. Lichtenstein transforms both elements into clean rhythmic forms that emphasize balance, structure, and contemporary elegance. Polished, clever, and visually engaging, Painting in Gold Frame showcases his talent for elevating familiar artistic conventions through sleek sophisticated design.

Created in 1984, this Woodcut, lithograph, and screenprint with collage on Arches 88 paper is hand-signed 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 margin. printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Roy Lichtenstein Painting in Gold Frame, from Paintings Series, 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. 206.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.

About the Framing:
Roy Lichtenstein Painting in Gold Frame, from Paintings Series, 1984 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards and 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

Painting on Canvas, 1984

Two Paintings: Sleeping Muse, 1984

Two Paintings: Beach Ball, 1984

Two Paintings, 1984

Painting in Gold Frame, 1984

Two Paintings: Dagwood, 1984

Painting on Blue and yellow wall, 1984