Painter
Roy Lichtenstein
Roy Lichtenstein was an American Pop artist known for enlarging comic-book and advertising imagery into carefully constructed paintings using bold outlines, flat color, and patterns inspired by commercial printing.
Roy Lichtenstein quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| Full name | Roy Fox Lichtenstein |
|---|---|
| Born | October 27, 1923 · New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 1997 · New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Associated movement | Pop Art |
| Paint media | Oil paint · Magna |
| Other media | Printmaking, drawing, sculpture, murals, and industrial materials |
| Common subjects | Comic imagery, advertisements, brushstrokes, mirrors, interiors, landscapes, nudes, and reinterpretations of art history |
| Notable works | Whaam!, Drowning Girl, Look Mickey, and Artist's Studio "The Dance" |
Sources: Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, The Museum of Modern Art, MoMA: Modern Painting with Bolt, and MoMA: Artist's Studio "The Dance".