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Roy Lichtenstein
Chem 1A /// Pop Art Roy Lichtenstein Science Chemistry Screenprint Portrait Face

1970

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Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) Title: "Chem 1A" *Signed and dated by Lichtenstein in pencil lower right Year: 1970 Medium: Original Screenprint on Special Arjomari paper Limited edition: 32/100, (there were also 10 artist's proofs) Printer: Jeff Wasserman and Robert Dressen of Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, CA Publisher: Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, CA Reference: "The Prints of Roy Lichtenstein: A Catalogue Raisonné 1948-1997" - Corlett No. 100, page 117; Gemini No. 248 Framing: Recently framed in a contemporary white maple moulding with 100% cotton rag double matting and Artglass. All archival Framed size: 36.38" x 26.63" Sheet size: 30.13" x 20" Image size: 24" x 14.25" Condition: In excellent condition Very rare Notes: Provenance: private collection - Newport Beach, CA; possibly acquired directly from the printer/publisher Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, CA. Numbered by Lichtenstein in pencil lower left. This work is related to Lichtenstein's 1970 "Peace Through Chemistry Series" portfolio of four lithographs and screenprints, (Corlett Nos. 96-99, page 115-117). Printed in two colors, in two runs, from two screens: yellow and black. Collaboration: Kenneth Tyler (project supervision); Jeff Wasserman (edition printing): Robert Dressen (assistance, edition printing). Gemini G.E.L. chop mark/blind stamp lower right corner in margin. Gemini G.E.L. inkstamp and workshop number inscribed in pencil lower left on verso: "RL70-368". This artwork comes with a copy of "Roy Lichtenstein: Graphics, Reliefs, and Sculpture, 1969-1970" by John Coplans, the rare 1970, 66 page, paperback book which features "Chem 1A" on its front cover and was produced in a limited edition of 3,000 copies. "Chem 1A" exemplifies many of Lichtenstein's most well-known characteristics, including the use of flat comic strip imagery, benday dots, and primary colors. The image was produced for the benefit of the University of California, Irvine, in conjunction with the exhibition "Roy Lichtenstein: Graphics, Reliefs, and Sculpture, 1969-1970" (October 27 - December 6, 1970). It also appeared on the cover of the exhibition catalogue. Biography: American artist Roy Lichtenstein was born in New York City on October 27, 1923, and grew up on Manhattan's Upper West Side. In the 1960s, Lichtenstein became a leading figure of the new Pop Art movement. Inspired by advertisements and comic strips, Lichtenstein's bright, graphic works parodied American popular culture and the art world itself. He died in New York City on September 29, 1997. Lichtenstein was committed to his art until the end of his life, often spending at least 10 hours a day in his studio. His work was acquired by major museum collections around the world, and he received numerous honorary degrees and awards, including the National Medal of Arts in 1995. In 2013 the painting "Woman with Flowered Hat" set another record at $56.1 million as it was purchased by British jeweller Laurence Graff from American investor Ronald O. Perelman. This was topped in November of 2015 by the sale of "Nurse" for 95.4 million dollars at Christie's auction.
  • Creator:
    Roy Lichtenstein (1923 - 1997, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1970
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.38 in (92.41 cm)Width: 26.63 in (67.65 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Saint Augustine, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU12128910502

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Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) Title: "Entablature IV" Portfolio: Entablature Series *Signed and dated by Lichtenstein in pencil lower right Year: 1976 Medium: Original Screenprint and Collaged mat pink Metallic Foil with Embossing on Rives BFK paper Limited edition: 14/30, (there were also 9 artist's proofs) Printer: Tyler Graphics Ltd., Bedford Village, NY Publisher: Tyler Graphics Ltd., Bedford Village, NY Reference: "The Prints of Roy Lichtenstein: A Catalogue Raisonné 1948-1997" - Corlett No. 141, page 144; PCN 7 (July-August 1976); "Tyler Graphics Catalogue Raisonné 1974-1985" - Tyler No. 337:RL5, page 210 Framing: Framed in a contemporary white moulding with plexiglass and matted with a custom hand-wrapped 8 ply linen mat Framed size: 39.5" x 55" Sheet size: 29.19" x 44.82" Image size: 20.19" x 38" Condition: Some light cosmetic wear to frame; presently no hanging wire. The artwork is in mint condition Very rare Notes: Provenance: private company collection - Miami, FL, acquired directly from the publisher Tyler Graphics Ltd., Bedford Village, NY in the 1970's. Numbered by Lichtenstein in pencil lower left. Comes from Lichtenstein's 1976 "Entablature Series" portfolio of 11 prints, (Corlett No. 138-148). Printed in six colors, in seven runs, from five screens, and one embossing plate. Collaboration: Kenneth Tyler (project supervision, plate/screen preparation, proofing, collage, and embossing); Kim Halliday (screen preparation and processing, proofing, and edition printing); Betty Fiske (proofing and edition printing). Swan Engraving processed the magnesium plate. Tyler Graphics Ltd. chop mark/blind stamp lower right. Workshop number inscribed in pencil lower left on verso: "RL75-197". Comes with its original Tyler Graphics "Entablature Series" booklet. Between 1971 and 1976 Lichtenstein produced two series of "Entablature" paintings, using photographs of architectural ornament he had taken in New York as the starting point for his compositions (see Cowart [1981]). The first "Entablature" paintings (1971-72) were black and white. The second group used color and were produced at roughly the same time the "Entablature" series of prints were in production at Tyler Graphics Ltd., 1974-76. The first discussions between Lichtenstein and Ken Tyler concerning the "Entablature" prints took place in May, 1974. As recorded in the Tyler catalogue raisonne, technical research for the project began in September 1974 and production was completed in April 1976. Lichtenstein produced one or more collages for each print in the series to serve as models for the plates and screens. Both the "Entablature" paintings and prints are intimately concerned with texture - the metallic paint and sand of the paintings, the foils and embossing/debossing techniques employed in the prints. The imagery itself - machined architectural ornament - takes technology as its subject. As Barbara Rose suggests, "That industrialism disrupted our notion of style as much as reproduction altered our conception of representation appears to be the subjects of Lichtenstein's "Entablatures". For each print in this series, the Tyler Graphics Ltd. catalogue raisonne gives exact method and press types, as well as the initials of the printers for each run. To complete certain phases of the project, Tyler employed the following companies: Drake Engineering, Danbury, CT (for machining of the metal die); Swan Engraving, Bridgeport, CT (for plate processing); Tallix Foundry, Beacon, NY (for bronze casting); and Tompkins Tooling, Gardena, CA (for machining of the metal die). The ten embossing plates for the series are now in the collection of the National Gallery, Canberra, Australia. Biography: American artist Roy Lichtenstein was born in New York City on October 27, 1923, and grew up on Manhattan's Upper West Side. In the 1960s, Lichtenstein became a leading figure of the new Pop Art movement. Inspired by advertisements and comic strips, Lichtenstein's bright, graphic works parodied American popular culture and the art world itself. He died in New York City on September 29, 1997. Lichtenstein was committed to his art until the end of his life, often spending at least 10 hours a day in his studio. His work was acquired by major museum collections around the world, and he received numerous honorary degrees and awards, including the National Medal of Arts in 1995. In 2013 the painting "Woman with Flowered Hat" set another record at $56.1 million as it was purchased by British jeweler Laurence Graff from American investor Ronald O. Perelman. This was topped in November of 2015 by the sale of "Nurse" for 95.4 million dollars at Christie's auction. Subsequently, that was topped with the private sale of his 1962 painting...
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