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Roy Lichtenstein — Illustration for 'Auto Poésie: en Cavale de Bloomington', from La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique (Corlett 268)
Roy Lichtenstein

Illustration for 'Auto Poésie: en Cavale de Bloomington', from La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique (Corlett 268)

This 1992 etching with aquatint by Roy Lichtenstein illustrates a work from the French publication "La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique," employing the artist's characteristic bold graphic style and vibrant color palette. Created as part of a limited edition of 80 prints, the work demonstrates Lichtenstein's continued engagement with literary subjects and his mastery of printmaking techniques. The piece is rendered on Arches paper with full margins and measures 480 by 353 millimeters.

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Etching with aquatint printed in colours, 1992, initialled in pencil, numbered from the edition of 80, as included in 'La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique', printed by Atelier Dupont-Visat, Atelier Dupont-Visat, l'Inéditeur, published by Les Editions du Solstice, Paris, on Arches paper, with full margins, sheet 480 x 353mm (18 7/8 x 14in) (unframed), Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Tim Rollins (1955-2017) & Kids of Survival Pinocchio (After Carlo Collodi), Estimate: £2,500 - 3,50

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Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026

March 31, 2026

Lot 73

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Roy Lichtenstein, Illustration for 'Auto Poésie: en Cavale de Bloomington', from La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique (Corlett 268)

This 1992 etching with aquatint by Roy Lichtenstein illustrates a work from the French publication "La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique," employing the artist's characteristic bold graphic style and vibrant color palette. Created as part of a limited edition of 80 prints, the work demonstrates Lichtenstein's continued engagement with literary subjects and his mastery of printmaking techniques. The piece is rendered on Arches paper with full margins and measures 480 by 353 millimeters.

Medium
Etching with aquatint printed in colours, 1992, initialled in pencil, numbered from the edition of 80, as included in 'La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique', printed by Atelier Dupont-Visat, Atelier Dupont-Visat, l'Inéditeur, published by Les Editions du Solstice, Paris, on Arches paper, with full margins, sheet 480 x 353mm (18 7/8 x 14in) (unframed), Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Tim Rollins (1955-2017) & Kids of Survival Pinocchio (After Carlo Collodi), Estimate: £2,500 - 3,50
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Forum Auctions, London, UK

Related themes

20th Century, Lithography, text and image integration, Literary Illustration, American Artist, Satirical Humor, Pop Art, Contemporary Poetry, Bold Graphic Style

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Brian Stevens, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Art Institute of Chicago, Sebastián Naranjo