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Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper - Signed in pencil - From the edition of unknown size as issued - Published by Leo Castelli Gallery, New York - Catalogue: Corlett II.1 - Work shows surface dirt, heavy overall toning, and noticeable color fading. There is a small corner loss (approx. 1 inch), a water stain and spotting at the upper margin, and tape remnants on the verso. Additional minor edge wear includes microtears, handling creases, and prior mounting marks.

Crying Girl by Roy Lichtenstein, created in 1963, is a limited edition offset lithograph measuring 45.8 x 61 cm. This piece exemplifies Lichtenstein's iconic pop art style, utilizing the Ben-Day dots technique to mimic the mechanical reproduction of comic strips. The artwork features a close-up of a weeping woman, rendered with stark primary colors—yellow, red, and black—emphasizing the dramatic and stylized expression of her distress. The exaggerated emotion and the comic-strip aesthetic highlight the artist’s commentary on mass media and popular culture, transforming everyday imagery into high art. This lithograph, published by the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York, remains a definitive piece in Lichtenstein's oeuvre, capturing the essence of 1960s pop art.

Roy Lichtenstein (United States, 1923–1997) was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement, renowned for his comic strip-inspired paintings that parodied popular culture. His works, such as 'Whaam!' and 'Drowning Girl,' utilized bold colors and Ben-Day dots to mimic commercial printing techniques, challenging traditional art boundaries.

Roy Lichtenstein

Crying Girl, 1963

Name: Crying Girl, 1963
SKU: 15178

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Offset Print

Offset PrintOffset lithography is a printing technique where the inked image is first transferred (offset) from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. This method combines the lithographic process, which relies on the repulsion of water and oil, to keep non-printing areas ink-free by attracting a water-based film. Offset lithography was originally developed to reduce costs in reproducing artwork and is widely used for high-volume printing due to its efficiency and ability to produce sharp, consistent images.

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Crying Girl, 1963

45.8 x 61 cm

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