Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Roy Lichtenstein, ink, 1997
Untitled, by Roy Lichtenstein, ink, 1997

Untitled is an ink print by Roy Lichtenstein. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a screenprint from a mixed-technique portfolio, created by Roy Lichtenstein in 1997. It is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a face with a distinctive yellow eye and black outline, juxtaposed with a striped shape. The composition blends elements of portraiture with graphic, comic book-inspired aesthetics.

Technique & Style

Lichtenstein employed bold lines, bright colors, and repetitive patterns to construct the image. Notable elements include blue dot-filled backgrounds, a curved black frame enclosing a wood-grain texture, and the use of simple shapes.

History & Provenance

Created in 1997, the screenprint is one of ten pieces in a portfolio showcasing various printmaking techniques. It is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Roy Lichtenstein

Artist

Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Fox Lichtenstein was an American artist. A leading figure of the Pop Art movement, he is best known for his large-scale paintings inspired by comic books, advertisements, and mass-produced imagery. Lichtenstein's…

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