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Roy Lichtenstein — Paper Plates (C. III.45)
Roy Lichtenstein

Paper Plates (C. III.45)

Roy Lichtenstein's *Paper Plates (C. III.45)* exemplifies the artist's signature Pop Art style, translating everyday commercial objects into bold graphic imagery through his trademark use of thick black outlines, flat primary colors, and Ben-Day dots. By elevating the mundane household item of a paper plate into the realm of fine art, Lichtenstein continues his playful interrogation of consumer culture and the blurred boundaries between mass production and artistic expression. The work reflects his enduring fascination with the visual language of advertising and printed media.

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Evening & Day Editions

September 21, 2023

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Roy Lichtenstein, Paper Plates (C. III.45)

Roy Lichtenstein's *Paper Plates (C. III.45)* exemplifies the artist's signature Pop Art style, translating everyday commercial objects into bold graphic imagery through his trademark use of thick black outlines, flat primary colors, and Ben-Day dots. By elevating the mundane household item of a paper plate into the realm of fine art, Lichtenstein continues his playful interrogation of consumer culture and the blurred boundaries between mass production and artistic expression. The work reflects his enduring fascination with the visual language of advertising and printed media.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Bold, Bold Colors, Vibrant, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Ben-Day Dots, American, Domestic Objects, Graphic Design, Commercial Style, American Artist, Pop Art, Flat Composition, Everyday Objects, Whimsical, Graphic, Modern, Playful, Playful Mood, Contemporary

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Collected by

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