Roy Lichtenstein

American, 1923–1997

Imperfect Print for B.A.M. (from The Brooklyn Academy of Music 125th Anniversary Portfolio), 1987

Woodcut and screenprint in colors on Arches Cover paper
Image: 52.75 x 25.75 in. (133.98 x 65.4 cm.)
Sheet: 59.25 x 31.25 in. (150.5 x 79.38 cm.)
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil

Edition 44/75
Parasol Press, Ltd., New York, pub.

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The present work was created to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Brooklyn Academy of Music- of which the artist served on the board of trustees- this print was published alongside the works of Jennifer Bartlett, Francesco Clemente, David Salle, Donald Sultan and Terry Winters. It is characteristic of the pop art style that Roy Lichtenstein pioneered through the 20th Century complete with its simple but bright coloration, mismatching lines and funky geometric shapes. Similar to his works that are part of the Imperfect series, this print showcases Lichtenstein's experiments with abstraction and geometric shapes. In each piece of the series, one or more of the shapes break outside its border and into the surrounding margins with crossing lines that never hit at the center. These visually stimulating, sharply dynamic works added new and complex ideas to the artist's oeuvre.

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Catalogue Raisonné: 218, Corlett
The seller has recorded the following condition for this lot:
The present work is in overall good condition with strong colors. Some creasing, mostly contained to the margins, with one area visible in the silver ink. Printing imperfections to the blue and black ink, consistent with the woodblock printing process. Please see additional images.

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Area
Image The central image area, composition, or focal point; the area inside the margins/plate marks.
Margin Areas bordering the central image, outside the plate marks, or the perimeter area.
Edge The farthest edge of the object.
Verso The reverse/back of the object.



Degree
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Extreme Advanced and severe damage; work is insecure and at great risk.

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  • Acquired directly from the publisher by the present owner
  • Ships From: New York, USA
  • Shipping Dimensions: 59.25 x 31.25 in. (150.5 x 79.38 cm.)
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