Composition II stands as a masterwork of late-period Lichtenstein, exemplifying the artist's continued exploration of abstraction through the mechanical precision of his signature Ben Day dot technique. Created in 1996, this screenprint demonstrates the artist's ability to translate gestural abstraction into a controlled, meditative visual language where bold geometric forms and carefully calibrated color fields command the composition. The interplay of primary colors, black outlines, and meticulously rendered dots creates a dynamic tension between spontaneity and order, inviting the viewer to reconsider the relationship between artist intention and mechanical reproduction. This artist's proof from an edition of twelve on the prestigious Rives BFK paper showcases the technical sophistication of Lichtenstein's late work, when he synthesized decades of experimentation into increasingly refined and intellectually rigorous compositions. Collectors drawn to abstraction's intersection with Pop sensibilities will recognize in Composition II the culmination of Lichtenstein's lifelong investigation into how mass production techniques can convey profound artistic expression. The substantial scale and carefully orchestrated spatial relationships demonstrate that by the 1990s, Lichtenstein had transcended his early associations with comic book imagery to create works of genuine abstract complexity. The artist's proof designation underscores the rarity and significance of this impression, representing a moment when the artist selected particular prints for special consideration, making this an exceptional opportunity to acquire a key work from one of the twentieth century's most influential artistic voices.