Brushstroke On Canvas
Brushstroke On Canvas
Signed Print
Roy Lichtenstein
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 40
Year: 1989
Size: H 96cm x W 92cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sotheby's London | United Kingdom | ||||
| October 2021 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| October 2021 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| July 2018 | Sotheby's London | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2017 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| October 2017 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| October 2017 | Sotheby's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Roy Lichtenstein’s Brushstroke On Canvas belongs to the artist’s iconic exploration of the brushstroke motif, which comprises several unique editions and portfolios. This work offers a satirical take on the exceptional authenticity attributed to practitioners of modern art movements. The print is particularly keen on confronting the historical dominance and ultimate prowess of Abstract Expressionism.
Brushstroke On Canvas was executed in 1989 and is characterised by Lichtenstein’s distinct pop idiom.The artist caricatures idealised views of mark-making by presenting his paint splatters as depersonalised and reproduced. Akin to Lichtenstein’s Brushstroke Faces, Brushstroke On Canvas captures a whirlwind of shapes. Although the expressive pastel strokes interact with the calculated primary coloured sweeps, they remain distinctly separated. At the same time, however, the forms also work together to constitute a unified image.
The crisp brushstrokes are fixed against a graphic black and white background. This repetitive and static pattern is used to counteract the implied emotivity of painterly expression. Lichtenstein plays with inconsistent dimensions, applying subtle shadows beneath certain sweeps of colour. In doing so, he adds a sense of movement to the surface of his canvas, confusing the viewer’s perception of the polished pictorial plane. Ultimately, Lichtenstein’s refined lithographic technique calls attention to the textural qualities of his work.