Roy Lichtenstein
Roy Lichtenstein is the most famous artists in the history of Pop Art, and was noted for his contributions to this art genre, particularly with his graphic works known for their bright and catchy colors and images.
Roy Lichtenstein was born and raised in New York City on October 27, 1923. His parents were Milton and Beatrice Werner Lichtenstein. Throughout his childhood, he spent most of his time in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. As a young boy, he developed an interest in two things - comic books and science.
During his teenage years, he became more passionate in art. In 1937, he took his fascination in art to a higher level when he decided to take up watercolor classes at the Parsons School of Design.
After he graduated from Manhattan's Franklin School for Boys, he enrolled at the Ohio State University to pursue his college education. However, he was forced to leave school during the World War II. Lichtenstein was drafted for the war, and he was sent to Europe, in 1943.
By 1946, his service during the time of war ended, and he came back to the Ohio State to continue his college education in fine arts. He also took up his master's degree in the said course, and he eventually took a teaching job at the Ohio State before he transferred to Cleveland. Here, he took up multiple jobs as a commercial art instructor, industrial engineer and window display designer.
With Lichtenstein's exceptional talent, he started presenting his artworks during exhibits in various art galleries located in New York, Cleveland and other cities in the nation. He also decided to explore other themes that were featured in his masterpieces such as American folklore and history, as well as mythology subjects. These subjects were often found in his earlier works.
Une Fenêtre ouverte sur Chicago, from La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique,, 1992
Ethcing with aquatint on Japon Nacre
18 9/10 × 13 4/5 in
48 × 35.1 cm
This work is part of a limited edition set.