
Painting in Gold Frame, from Paintings Series (G. 1145, C. 206)
This 1992 work from Lichtenstein's Paintings series is a meta-artistic exploration in which the artist depicts a framed abstract painting within the print itself, using his characteristic Ben Day dots and bold outlines. The mixed media technique combining woodcut, lithograph, and screenprint with collage demonstrates Lichtenstein's sophisticated approach to printmaking and his ongoing investigation into the relationship between representation and abstraction. By presenting a painting within the frame of another artwork, Lichtenstein engages with questions of artistic authenticity and the nature of fine art itself, themes that remained central to his practice throughout his career.
- Medium
- Woodcut, lithograph and screenprint in colors with collage, on Arches paper, with full margins.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2025
Lot 19
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