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Roy Lichtenstein — Modern Head #4
Roy Lichtenstein

Modern Head #4

Modern Head #4 exemplifies Roy Lichtenstein's mastery of the lithographic process combined with unconventional materials, merging the artist's signature comic book aesthetic with the precision of industrial production. Created in 1970 as part of his Modern Head Portfolio, this work layers lithography onto engraved and anodized aluminum, a technique that elevates the print beyond traditional paper supports and creates luminous spatial depth. The composition presents a stylized human head rendered in Lichtenstein's characteristic Ben Day dots and bold outlines, transforming a figurative subject into an investigation of perception, mechanical reproduction, and the relationship between fine art and popular culture. The interplay between the reflective aluminum substrate and printed surface produces an optical complexity that shifts as the viewer's position changes, investing this limited edition work with a sculptural dimensionality that distinguishes it from his conventional prints. This portfolio piece from 1970 represents Lichtenstein at a moment when he was actively expanding his technical vocabulary while maintaining the visual principles that had defined his practice since the early 1960s. The Modern Head Portfolio, of which this is one example, showcases the artist's continued interest in psychological portraiture and abstraction. Signed and numbered from an edition of 100, this work retains the museum-quality presentation and historical significance characteristic of his most important portfolio projects. For collectors, Modern Head #4 offers a sophisticated entry point into Lichtenstein's experimental print practices, combining the accessibility of his recognizable style with the refinement of his material innovations.

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Roy Lichtenstein, Modern Head #4, 1970 Modern Head Portfolio, (Corlett 94), 1970, Signed, Lithograph on engraved and anodized aluminum, Edition 100, 20 5/8" x 17 1/8" Sheet Size, 20 5/8" x 17 1/8" Image Size

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Roy Lichtenstein, Modern Head #4

Modern Head #4 exemplifies Roy Lichtenstein's mastery of the lithographic process combined with unconventional materials, merging the artist's signature comic book aesthetic with the precision of industrial production. Created in 1970 as part of his Modern Head Portfolio, this work layers lithography onto engraved and anodized aluminum, a technique that elevates the print beyond traditional paper supports and creates luminous spatial depth. The composition presents a stylized human head rendered in Lichtenstein's characteristic Ben Day dots and bold outlines, transforming a figurative subject into an investigation of perception, mechanical reproduction, and the relationship between fine art and popular culture. The interplay between the reflective aluminum substrate and printed surface produces an optical complexity that shifts as the viewer's position changes, investing this limited edition work with a sculptural dimensionality that distinguishes it from his conventional prints. This portfolio piece from 1970 represents Lichtenstein at a moment when he was actively expanding his technical vocabulary while maintaining the visual principles that had defined his practice since the early 1960s. The Modern Head Portfolio, of which this is one example, showcases the artist's continued interest in psychological portraiture and abstraction. Signed and numbered from an edition of 100, this work retains the museum-quality presentation and historical significance characteristic of his most important portfolio projects. For collectors, Modern Head #4 offers a sophisticated entry point into Lichtenstein's experimental print practices, combining the accessibility of his recognizable style with the refinement of his material innovations.

Medium
Roy Lichtenstein, Modern Head #4, 1970 Modern Head Portfolio, (Corlett 94), 1970, Signed, Lithograph on engraved and anodized aluminum, Edition 100, 20 5/8" x 17 1/8" Sheet Size, 20 5/8" x 17 1/8" Image Size
Seen at
Georgetown Frame Shoppe, Washington, D.C., United States

Related themes

Portfolio, Print, Geometric, 20th Century, Blue Chip, Bold Color, American, Mixed Media, Industrial Materials, Popular Culture, Neo-Geo, Pop Art, Mechanical reproduction, Limited Edition, Portrait, Modern, Ben Day Dots, Lithograph, Black and White, Abstract Composition

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Collected by

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