
Reflections on The Scream, from Reflections series
A bold reinterpretation of Edvard Munch's iconic expressionist masterpiece, this work by Roy Lichtenstein transforms the anguished figure into his signature comic-book aesthetic, rendered through the dynamic interplay of Ben-Day dots, bold black outlines, and flat primary colors. The print's multi-layered technique — combining lithograph, screenprint, woodcut, and metallic collage — creates a shimmering, reflective surface that appears to fragment the image as though seen through broken glass or a shattered mirror. True to his Reflections series, Lichtenstein challenges the boundaries between high art and popular culture, simultaneously paying homage to and subverting one of history's most recognizable works.
- Medium
- Lithograph, screenprint and woodcut in colors with metalized PVC collage and embossing, on Somerset paper, with full margins,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
April 25, 2016
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