Roy Lichtenstein, The Couple, 1980 |
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| Artist: | Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997) |
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| Title: | The Couple, 1980 |
| Series: | Expressionist Woodcut, 1980 |
| Medium: | Woodcut with embossing on Arches Cover paper |
| Image Size: | 33 1/2 x 29 7/16 in. (85.1 x 74.8 cm) |
| Sheet Size: | 40 1/8 x 36 in. (101.9 x 91.3 cm) |
| Edition: | This work is numbered from the edition of 50; plus 13 AP, 1 RTP, 1 PPII, 7 SP, 3 GEL, 1 C 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-9000-87 |
Roy Lichtenstein’s, The Couple, 1980, presents an intimate moment distilled through bold outlines, smooth contours, and Lichtenstein’s refined Pop Art clarity. The figures are simplified into clean stylized shapes that emphasize connection, balance, and modern graphic rhythm. Patterns and subtle details enhance the composition’s structure while maintaining an elegant contemporary feel. Polished, expressive, and visually engaging, The Couple highlights his talent for translating human relationships into sleek sophisticated 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, The Couple, 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, The Couple, 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: Romantic Contemporary Portrait Abstract
