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Approaching The Castle - Signed Print by Roy Lichtenstein 1951 - MyArtBroker

Approaching The Castle
Signed Print

Roy Lichtenstein

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18 x 42cm, Edition of 30, Woodcut

Medium: Woodcut
Edition size: 30
Year: 1951
Size: H 18cm x W 42cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: June 2011
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Location
Return to Seller
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June 2011
Phillips New York
United States
$6,500
$7,500
$9,500
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The value of Roy Lichtenstein’s signed woodcut print, Approaching The Castle, created in 1951, is estimated to be worth between £10,500 and £16,000. This artwork has been sold once at auction since its entry to the market on 7th June 2011. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 30.

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Meaning & Analysis

Similar to Knight With Lady of the same year, Lichtenstein’s 1951 Approaching The Castle presents a boldly gouged woodcut rendition of a knight’s tale. The artist’s acclaimed satirical sensibilities and graphic stylistic elements are clearly detectable in this carving. Set on white drawing paper, this darkly hued composition is of a playful and narrative nature. All pictorial elements are distinctly delineated as a result of the printing method. The absurd proportions of the boat, the size of the knight, and the mythical figure awaiting him on shore elevate this print from serious to comedic.

In Approaching The Castle, Lichtenstein blends naturalistic and graphic forms of expression. His borrowed medieval iconography pokes fun at traditional Western portraits featuring the same subject matter. Additionally, the print also mirrors the layout of elaborate 15th century textiles and tapestries chronicling historical conquests and events. Although the pigments may be somewhat somber, the artist’s joyful rendering of the scene lends the work a whimsical quality.

  • Roy Lichtenstein, born in New York, 1923, is a seminal figure in the Pop Art movement, renowned for his comic book and advertisement-inspired artworks. His transformative journey from classical painter to Pop Art pioneer began with his iconic piece, Look Mickey, marking the fusion of painting with pop culture. Lichtenstein’s works, including Whaam!, Drowning Girl, and Crying Girl, blend parody and satire, challenging the boundaries between popular culture and ‘high art’. With over 5,000 pieces to his name, Lichtenstein’s enduring influence resonates in contemporary art, his works celebrated in prestigious institutions worldwide.