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99 x 64cm, Edition of 80, Planographic print
Medium: Planographic print
Edition size: 80
Year: 1972
Size: H 99cm x W 64cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: December 2023
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Roy Lichtenstein launched his abstracted Mirror series in the late 1960s, concluding it in the early 1990s. His Mirrors examine the symbolic implications of mirrors in art and mythology. Historically, the object has been used to reveal complex perspectives and invisible truths. Lichtenstein’s Mirrors honour the traditions of object painting by keeping the physical appearance of the motif intact. However, the artist liberates the item from its symbolic and functional purposes.
Mirror #7, executed in 1972, mimics the stylistic attributes of an arched window. The surface of the triple domes is dominated by dense streaks of grey dots, evoking the luminosity of glass. Jagged blue and yellow lines demarcate the mirror’s framework, adding a subtle elevation to the flattened form. The curving shape and the colourful details constitute, yet also obscure the subject matter. Lichtenstein presents the item head-on, displaying the complete absence of reflections. Thus, Mirror #7 is as much a parody, as it is an illustration of a mirror.
Over the course of his career, Lichtenstein embarked on several other series dealing with vision and representation. His Water Liliesand Reflections, for instance, explore various perceptions of light and reflection. Meanwhile, Lichtenstein’s Entablatures delve further into object painting, reproducing enlarged architectural fragments as their main composition.
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.