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Artworks
Roy Lichtenstein
The Oval Office (C.277), 1992Screenprint on Rives roll paper35 5/8 x 45 3/8 in.
90.5 x 115.4 cmEdition of 175Signed, dated and numbered in pencil£80,000 - £90,000 GBPLichtenstein’s The Oval Office is a sophisticated and inventive colour screenprint of the iconic White House presidential office. As one of his later works, it delves into Lichtenstein’s interest in...Lichtenstein’s The Oval Office is a sophisticated and inventive colour screenprint of the iconic White House presidential office. As one of his later works, it delves into Lichtenstein’s interest in interior scenes and classic American symbols.
In this piece, Lichtenstein employs his signature bright pop colours and bold graphic lines, although the use of Ben Day dots is less prominent than in his earlier works. Instead, the composition relies on strong linear elements and vibrant blue and yellow tones, with striking black outlines that add depth and texture to the depiction of the Oval Office.
Lichtenstein’s portrayal of this renowned space has achieved iconic status, capturing the viewer’s imagination as if they were experiencing the room in person. By merging comic art with traditional pop aesthetics and art historical references, Lichtenstein creates a powerful representation that bridges modernity and tradition.Literature
BK-0033 - Mary Lee Corlett, The Prints of Roy Lichtenstein: A Catalogue Raisonne 1948-1997, 2nd ed. (1994; reprint, New York: Hudson Hills Press in association with the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 2002) , 372. - Book (Print) - Notes: 277