Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1977) was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. He is best known for his large paintings that were inspired by comic books, advertisements, and mass media images. One of the most influential and recognizable 20th-century artists, Lichtenstein’s artwork is in major museum collections across the globe.
International attention came his way starting in the early 1960s when he used bold outlines, flat colors and Ben-Day dots in his work. He explored themes such as war, consumerism, and romance. He was also a sculptor, muralist, and printer. Lichtenstein’s works based on enlarged panels from comic books prompted a widespread debate about their merits as art. In the mid-1960s, he began his Modern Paintings series.
