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Roy Lichtenstein — Landscape 2, from Ten Landscapes (Corlett 52)
Roy Lichtenstein

Landscape 2, from Ten Landscapes (Corlett 52)

This screenprint from Lichtenstein's ambitious Ten Landscapes portfolio demonstrates the artist's innovative use of commercial printing techniques to transform landscapes into compositions of bold color fields and Ben Day dots. The addition of a translucent moiré overlay creates optical complexity and movement, distinguishing this work from traditional landscape representation and exemplifying the portfolio's experimental approach to printmaking. As an unsigned printer's proof from this landmark 1960s publication, the work represents Lichtenstein's engagement with cutting edge printing technology and his continued exploration of how mechanical reproduction processes could generate new aesthetic effects.

Medium
Screenprint on four-ply board with a translucent moiré overlay mounted on composition board, 1967, an unsigned printer's proof aside from the edition of 100, printed by Fine Creations Inc., co-published by Original Editions and Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet 291 x 458mm (15 1/2 x 16 1/2in), Ex. Coll Charles Cardinale, the Printer of the edition., One of the most adventurous print portfolios of the 1960s, 10 Landscapes utilised the new and exciting mate

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Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026

March 31, 2026

Lot 69

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Roy Lichtenstein, Landscape 2, from Ten Landscapes (Corlett 52)

This screenprint from Lichtenstein's ambitious Ten Landscapes portfolio demonstrates the artist's innovative use of commercial printing techniques to transform landscapes into compositions of bold color fields and Ben Day dots. The addition of a translucent moiré overlay creates optical complexity and movement, distinguishing this work from traditional landscape representation and exemplifying the portfolio's experimental approach to printmaking. As an unsigned printer's proof from this landmark 1960s publication, the work represents Lichtenstein's engagement with cutting edge printing technology and his continued exploration of how mechanical reproduction processes could generate new aesthetic effects.

Medium
Screenprint on four-ply board with a translucent moiré overlay mounted on composition board, 1967, an unsigned printer's proof aside from the edition of 100, printed by Fine Creations Inc., co-published by Original Editions and Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet 291 x 458mm (15 1/2 x 16 1/2in), Ex. Coll Charles Cardinale, the Printer of the edition., One of the most adventurous print portfolios of the 1960s, 10 Landscapes utilised the new and exciting mate
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Forum Auctions, London, UK

Related themes

20th Century, Minimalist Aesthetic, Lithography, Primary Colors, Landscape, Bold Outlines, American Artist, Pop Art, stylized nature, Print Series

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Collected by

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