Roy Lichtenstein, Reflections on Brushstrokes, from Reflections Series, 1990

Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997)
Title:Reflections on Brushstrokes, from Reflections Series, 1990
Reference:Corlett 242
Medium:Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut in colors with metallized PVC collage and embossing, on Somerset paper.
Image Size:50 9/16 in x 64 15/16 in (128.4 cm x 164.9 cm)
Sheet Size:57 1/8 in x 71 in (145 cm x 180.3 cm)
Framed Size:63 1/8 in x 77 in (160.3 cm x 195.6 cm)
Edition:This work is from the numbered from the edition of 68. There are also 16 artists proofs.
Signature:This work is hand signed by Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1923 – New York, 1997) in pencil in the lower right margin. Published by Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, New York.
Condition:This work is in excellent condition.
ID #w-8036

Historical Description

Roy Lichtenstein Reflections on Brushstrokes, from the Reflections Series, 1990 incorporates his iconic multimedia imagery, flowing with eclectic and imaginative sequence of shapes. Bright colors of neon yellow, blue, gray, and green intertwine against each other creating a strong contrasting effect. Shapes and forms are irregularly placed within a rectangular frame allowing the composition to stand out. Lichtenstein’s famous dots are dispersed along the cream colored block running through mainly the center of the image. This creates a comic-like effect that is a common theme throughout his entire oeuvre.

Because Reflections is an important series where Lichtenstein uses multimedia and relates to his Mirrors paintings of the early seventies. Dots, stripes, mirrors, prominent brushstrokes presents themselves in a dashing manner throughout this series.

Created in 1990, Roy Lichtenstein Reflections on Brushstrokes, from the Reflections Series, 1990 is a color lithograph, screenprint, woodcut, and metalized PVC collage with embossing on Somerset paper. This work is hand signed and dated by Roy Lichtenstein (New York, 1923 – New York, 1997) in pencil in the lower right margin. Numbered from the edition of 68 in pencil in the lower right margin, there were also 16 artist proofs.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Roy Lichtenstein  Reflections on Brushstrokes, from the Reflections Series, 1990 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. 242.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.

About the Framing:
Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Roy Lichtenstein Reflections on Brushstrokes, from the Reflections Series, 1990 is presented in a complementary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.

Subject Matter: $51-75k $16-50k Contemporary