The most understated and subdued piece in the series, Roy Lichtenstein’s Yellow Still Life presents a selection of fruit and cheeses outlined in his signature bold black lines. This lithograph and screenprint on BFK Rives paper, from an edition of 100, is signed, dated, and numbered.
Featuring a minimalist colour palette of bright yellow, black, and cream, the print contrasts sharply with the elaborate still lifes of 20th-century modern masters. The diagonal black and white stripes mirror the heavy black outlines that define the food items. Lichtenstein’s approach deliberately simplifies the depiction of inanimate objects, using a commercial and graphic style that adds a touch of humour to the otherwise straightforward composition.