

Varoom (Study)
1965
This dynamic composition features bold, gestural lines and vibrant red forms punctuated by the word 'VAROOM' rendered in purple lettering, evoking the visual language of comic book art and sound effects. The work employs characteristic techniques of pop art including flat color fields, dynamic diagonal lines suggesting movement, and expressive black outlines that define the composition's energetic forms. The juxtaposition of typography and abstract shapes creates a sense of speed and action, typical of Lichtenstein's exploration of popular visual culture and mechanical imagery.
- Medium
- pencil, crayon, marker and graphite on paper
- 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: $250,000 – $350,000
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