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"Girl with ball"

Roy Lichtenstein - Oil On Canvas - 153 x 92 cm


famous painting Girl with ball of Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Lichtenstein's Girl with Ball, painted in 1961, is a prime example of the artist's innovative and influential approach to Pop Art. Measuring 153 x 92 cm, this oil on canvas painting showcases Lichtenstein's signature style, which combines bold imagery with a unique technique inspired by comic strips.

Background and Inspiration

Created during the height of Pop Art movement, Girl with Ball was influenced by popular culture and mass media. The painting's source material is a common advertisement image from a 1961 advertisement for the Mount Airy Lodge in the Pocono Mountains. This ad, which started running in 1955, was widely published in the New York metropolitan area and elsewhere, including several prominent newspapers such as The New York Times and the Daily News.

Technique and Style

Lichtenstein used a painter's version of comic strip artist techniques to create his own rendition of the subject. He employed Ben-Day dots, a method used in commercial printing to create shading and color, as well as primary colors to produce a simplified work of art with its own appeal. This technique resulted in a mechanically produced appearance, which became a hallmark of Lichtenstein's style.

Significance and Legacy

Girl with Ball is considered exemplary of Lichtenstein's works that exaggerate the mechanically produced appearance, while also being an enduring depiction of the contemporary beauty figure. The painting significantly alters the original source and has been exhibited at several prominent institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Availability and Reproductions

For those interested in acquiring a reproduction of Girl with Ball, WahooArt.com offers high-quality museum quality oil reproductions, hand-painted by skilled artists. These reproductions are available in any size and can be customized to suit individual preferences.

By commissioning a reproduction of Girl with Ball, art enthusiasts can enjoy and appreciate Lichtenstein's masterpiece in their own homes or offices, fostering a deeper connection with this iconic work of Pop Art.

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