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Roy Lichtenstein — Illustration for 'Hüm-Bum!' (Corlett 274)
Roy Lichtenstein

Illustration for 'Hüm-Bum!' (Corlett 274)

This 1992 etching with aquatint by Roy Lichtenstein illustrates "Hüm Bum!" and exemplifies the artist's continued engagement with graphic techniques and bold chromatic printing. Created as part of the portfolio "La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique" published by Les Editions du Solstice in Paris, the work demonstrates Lichtenstein's mastery of the print medium through layered color application and precise registration. The composition reflects the artist's signature approach to composition and visual language, rendered on Arches paper in an edition of 80 impressions.

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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, published by Les Editions du Solstice, Paris, on Arches paper, with full margins, sheet 481 x 352mm (19 x 13 7/8in) (framed), Framed dimensions: 62.5 x 49.50cm, Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Carmen Herrera (1915-2022) The Way, Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000, Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) after. WHA

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Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026

March 31, 2026

Lot 74

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