Roy Lichtenstein - “As i opened Fire”. Triptych.
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Triptych “As I Opened Fire”, based on the original 1964 paintings by Roy Lichtenstein, from the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.
Each poster is in mint condition and measures 64 cm by 53 cm.
This triptych is inspired by the comic "All American Men of War".
The three images in "As I Opened Fire" work together to tell a story.
The narrative is enhanced by carefully added text. This work references a revolution in art in the 1960s. Formally, Lichtenstein appropriated images from popular culture. He placed them in an art context by enlarging them, altering them slightly, and painting them on canvas. Thus the artist blurred the line between high and low art.
He followed a strict, self-imposed formal vocabulary. Lichtenstein emphasized primary colors, black outlines, and enlarged 'Benday-dots' often seen in mechanical reproductions. This work, a typical example of Pop Art, can be understood as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism. Lichtenstein responds with the erasure of the artist's hand in his painting.
Never been framed and is stored in a dark archival storage between protective acid-free paper.
The shown photos are part of the description, the shown frame (size) is for illustration and is not included.
This artwork is carefully securely packed and shipped in protective acid-free paper.
No shipping possible to the Canary Islands.
Seller's Story
For over twenty years, art has been our passion.
Visit the 'Collect Art' profile for a complete overview of the various lots currently up for auction.
Click on "Collect Art".
Art is a lasting, valuable investment. The feeling you get from a piece of art creates a passion you can enjoy every day!
This drives us to continually seek out unique, rare, and valuable works of art and add them to our collection.
Translated by Google TranslateTriptych “As I Opened Fire”, based on the original 1964 paintings by Roy Lichtenstein, from the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.
Each poster is in mint condition and measures 64 cm by 53 cm.
This triptych is inspired by the comic "All American Men of War".
The three images in "As I Opened Fire" work together to tell a story.
The narrative is enhanced by carefully added text. This work references a revolution in art in the 1960s. Formally, Lichtenstein appropriated images from popular culture. He placed them in an art context by enlarging them, altering them slightly, and painting them on canvas. Thus the artist blurred the line between high and low art.
He followed a strict, self-imposed formal vocabulary. Lichtenstein emphasized primary colors, black outlines, and enlarged 'Benday-dots' often seen in mechanical reproductions. This work, a typical example of Pop Art, can be understood as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism. Lichtenstein responds with the erasure of the artist's hand in his painting.
Never been framed and is stored in a dark archival storage between protective acid-free paper.
The shown photos are part of the description, the shown frame (size) is for illustration and is not included.
This artwork is carefully securely packed and shipped in protective acid-free paper.
No shipping possible to the Canary Islands.
Seller's Story
For over twenty years, art has been our passion.
Visit the 'Collect Art' profile for a complete overview of the various lots currently up for auction.
Click on "Collect Art".
Art is a lasting, valuable investment. The feeling you get from a piece of art creates a passion you can enjoy every day!
This drives us to continually seek out unique, rare, and valuable works of art and add them to our collection.
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Era
1900-2000
Designer/artist
Roy Lichtenstein
Poster title
“As i opened Fire”. Triptych.
Subject
Art
Condition
A (excellent - mint condition)
Number of objects
3
Height
64 cm
Width
53 cm
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