Cup and Saucer

Important 20th century Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein’s work came directly from the pages of pulp fiction novels and comic books. Lichtenstein (1923 – 1997) originally taught at a university, drawing inspiration from artists who depicted everyday life. He first painted semi-abstract Old West scenes, before shifting to Americana. He later produced comic strip scenes printed with a process that replicated comic book-style dots. In other works, Lichtenstein explored the contradictions of three dimensions represented on flat surfaces.

Printed as an offset lithograph, this original exhibition poster was created by Roy Lichtenstein to advertise his sculpture works at the Leo Castelli Gallery in 1989. Unsigned and not numbered