
Road Before the Forest (Study)
1984
This vibrant abstract work features dynamic, interlocking forms rendered in Lichtenstein's characteristic bold linear style. Sweeping curves and angular shapes in vivid greens, blues, yellows, and reds create a sense of movement and energy across the composition. The layered brushwork and outlined forms suggest a landscape in motion, with the lower portion hinting at a road or pathway beneath more abstracted elements above. The interplay of primary colors and gestural marks creates visual tension and depth, inviting multiple interpretations of the depicted scene.
- Medium
- painted and printed paper, acrylic and graphite on paperboard
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $800,000 – $1,200,000
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