Although he insisted that he and his fellow Pop artists developed their art-making styles independently, American painter James Rosenquist belonged at the table with Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
Known for his distinctive use of visual montage, Rosenquist produced large, vibrantly colored tableaux marked by fragmentation and overlap. He often employed familiar motifs and objects drawn from popular contemporary culture — hot dogs, lipstick tubes, American flags — which he manipulated to form disorienting compositions whose constituent elements are nearly unrecognizable.
Born in North Dakota to Swedish parents, Rosenquist was encouraged to pursue painting by his mother, who was also an artist. He studied painting for two years at the University of Minnesota, but dropped out at the age of 21 to attend the Art Students League in New York on a scholarship. A job as a billboard painter in the late 1950s set him up to pursue his signature style, which borrowed its bold graphics and remixed kitschy aesthetic from the visual vocabulary of advertising. Works like Flamingo Capsule (1983) embody his trademark visual dissonance, drawing cigarette-ad motifs into conversation with stripes from the American flag and aluminum foil wrappers.
In addition to enormous paintings, Rosenquist created drawings, prints and collages. The 2011 lithograph The Memory Continues but the Clock Disappears is a montage of melting clocks and confetti, all submerged in a pool of water. While wryly hinting at the inevitability of decay and deterioration — suggesting that life is a ticking clock — the composition also alludes to Salvador Dalí's signature motif, the defining symbol of Surrealism. Such compositions demonstrate how Rosenquist masterfully combined seemingly incongruous elements into a harmonious and poetic whole.
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Diver’s Line, State II (Glenn 169), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Diver’s Line, State II (Glenn 169) Year: 1979 Medium: Etching, aquatint, stencil on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 28/78 Size: 22.75 x 40 in...
Etching, Aquatint, Stencil
XIV Olympic Winter Games, Pop Art Poster by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
James Rosenquist, American (1933 - 2017) - XIV Olympic Winter Games, Year: 1983, Medium: Poster, Size: 33.5 x 24.25 in. (85.09 x 61.6 cm)
Offset
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
James Rosenquist -- Rouge Pad
By James Rosenquist
Located in BRUCE, ACT
James Rosenquist Rouge Pad, 1978 Etching, aquatint 57.2 x 101.6 cm Unframed, Hand-signed, titled, dated and numbered, 46/78, in pencil Noted as Glenn 134 in the artist’s catalogu...
Etching, Aquatint
Miles, Pop Art Screenprint by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Miles James Rosenquist, American (1933–2017) Date: 1976 Screenprint with Air Brush, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition of 200 Size: 30 in. x 22 in. (76.2 cm x 55.88 cm) Printer: G...
Screen
Paris Review, Screenprint by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
James Rosenquist was commissioned by the Paris Review to create this playful and colorful print. It is signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 150. Paris Review James Rosenq...
Screen
"Process: An Exhibition and Sale of International Prints"
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
James Rosenquist "Process: An Exhibition and Sale of International Prints" Sponsored by the Women's Committee to the Art Gallery & The London Public Library and Art Museum, London, O...
Offset
$2,500
James Rosenquist Print, Signed, 1978, Window Washer Glass House (State 2)
By James Rosenquist
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: James Rosenquist Title: Window Washer Glass House (State 2) Medium: Intaglio and relief printed in dark gray and embossing Date: 1978 Edition: 53...
Intaglio
Auto Tire, Dinner Triangle - Lithograph by James Rosenquist - 1975
By James Rosenquist
Located in Roma, IT
Auto Tire, Dinner Triangle is an original print by the American artist and one of the fathers of Pop Art James Rosenquist (1933-2017). This color lithograph on paper was edited by ...
Lithograph
$3,000Sale Price|33% Off
Marco Polo Returns, State II (Glenn 152), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Marco Polo Returns, State II (Glenn 152) Year: 1978 Medium: Etching and pochoir on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 28/78, plus proofs Size: 2...
Etching, Aquatint
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Hot Lake, State II (Glenn 148), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Hot Lake, State II (Glenn 148) Year: 1978 Medium: Etching and aquatint with pochoir in colors on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 17/78, plus ...
Etching, Aquatint
Cliff Hanger, Pop Art Mixed Media and Etching Print by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
A print by James Rosenquist from 1978. This print is multi-layered with different mediums including etching with aquatint, pochoir and paint. Artist: James Rosenquist, American (19...
Acrylic, Etching, Aquatint
Echo Pale, From Mirrors of the Mind Portfolio, 1975
By James Rosenquist
Located in Brecon, Powys
James Rosenquist (American 1933-2017) Echo Pale, From Mirrors of the Mind Portfolio, 1975 signed and dated 'Rosenquist 1975' (lower right); titled and numbered 74/100 lithograph, un...
Lithograph
An Intrinsic Existence - Original lithograph
By James Rosenquist
Located in Paris, IDF
James Rosenquist An Intrinsic Existence, 1975 Original lithograph (Printed in Mourlot workshop) Unsigned On vellum 31 x 24 cm Edited by San Lazarro, 1975 Excellent condition
Lithograph
Derriere l'etoile
By James Rosenquist
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: James Rosenquist Title: Derriere l'etoile, 1977 Medium: Color Lithograph on Arches Cover Paper Size: 36 1/2 x 74 inches Edition: 74 of 100 Year: 1977 Notes: Hand Signed, Num...
Lithograph
For Gene Swenson (State II)
By James Rosenquist
Located in Greenwich, CT
For Gene Swenon (State II) is an aquatint etching on paper, 22.75 x 39.75 inches, signed 'Rosenquist' and dated 1978 lower right; numbered 67/78 and titled lower left. From the edit...
Paper, Aquatint
Tide
By James Rosenquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Tide" 1979 is an original colors etching with aquatint on Pescia Italia paper by renown American artist James Rosenquist, 1933-2017. It is hand signed, dated, ti...
Etching, Aquatint
Vintage James Rosenquist poster MOCA Chicago 1972 neon yellow pink chrome
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
An inverted car, gleaming in chrome, speeds through sumptuous layers of pink, translucent yellow, and a veil of lacy, flower-like shapes. Across the top, the artist’s name is splashe...
Offset
Late 20th century abstract etching yellow ink splatter geometric shapes
By James Rosenquist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Second state in yellow etching of bright abstract stars, by American post-war pop artist James Rosenquist. Signed and dated lower right Titled and edition number 33/78 lower left 17...
Etching
"Pyramid Between Two Dry Lakes, " Pop Art Etching & Aquatint by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Pyramid Between Two Dry Lakes" is an original etching and aquatint by James Rosenquist. The artist signed the piece lower right and wrote the title and edition number (56/78) in the...
Etching, Aquatint
$8,800
"Black Triangle in Color, " Etching and Aquatint signed by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
An etching/aquatint by American artist James Rosenquist. This is #69 from the edition of 78. Signed lower right. Titled and numbered lower right. 17 3/4" x 35 3/4" art 29" x 46 1/4"...
Etching, Aquatint
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Federal Spending, State II (Glenn 146-A), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Federal Spending, State II (Glenn 146-A) Year: 1978 Medium: Etching, aquatint, stencil on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 30/78 Size: 22.75 x...
Etching, Aquatint, Stencil
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Gravity Feed, State II (Glenn 147-A), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Gravity Feed, State II (Glenn 147-A) Year: 1978 Medium: Etching, aquatint, stencil on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 12/78 Size: 22.75 x 40 ...
Etching, Aquatint, Stencil
More Points on a Bachelor’s Tie
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
Created by James Rosenquist in 1977 as a color etching and aquatint with pochoir, More Points on a Bachelor’s Tie is hand-signed in pencil, as well as hand-titled, dated and numbered...
Etching, Aquatint
Cliff Hanger (State II)
By James Rosenquist
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cliff Hanger (State II) is an aquatint etching on paper, 22.75 x 39.75 inches, signed 'Rosenquist' and dated 1978 lower right; titled in the image lower left, numbered 68/78 and ann...
Paper, Aquatint
Expo 67 Mural--Firepole 33' x 17'
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color lithograph on Italia handmade paper. Signed, titled, dated and numbered 35/41 in pencil by Rosenquist. Printed and published by ULAE, West Islip,...
Handmade Paper, Color, Lithograph
While the Earth Revolves at Night, Pop Art Etching by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: James Rosenquist, American (1933 - ) Title: While the Earth Revolves at Night Year: 1982 Medium: Etching with Aquatint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 59 Image Size: ...
Etching, Aquatint
$28,500Sale Price|25% Off
Untitled, 1975
By James Rosenquist
Located in Palo Alto, CA
James Rosenquist Untitled, 1975 is an enthralling work created by the artist as a study for a lithograph of the same title. Rosenquist, alongside artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lic...
Mixed Media
$1,995
James Rosenquist Etching Pochoir, Signed, 1978, Black Star (Orange 2nd State)
By James Rosenquist
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: James Rosenquist Title: Black Star (Orange 2nd State) Medium: Etching with pochoir Year: 1978 Edition: 71/78 Sheet Size: 17 1/2" x 36" Signed: Signed, dated, numbered and tit...
Etching
$2,500
James Rosenquist Window Washer Glass House 1978 Signed Color Etching of 78
By James Rosenquist
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: James Rosenquist Title: Window Washer Glass House Medium: Etching in Colors with Embossing and Hand-Coloring on Pescia Italia Image Size: 17.75" x 35.75" Sheet Size: 22.75" x...
Blown Glass, Paper
$1,770
Spokes Etching and Aquatint, Pop Art Style, Signed, 1977, Limited Edition
By James Rosenquist
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated, numbered and titled by the artist. Etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia paper. Edition of 78. Published by Multiples, Inc. Sheet size 23 x 40 inches. Frame si...
Etching, Aquatint
"Black Triangle, " Black Pop Art Etching signed by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Black Triangle" is an original black etching by Pop artist James Rosenquist. The artist signed the piece lower right, wrote the title and edition number (72/78) lower left, and "2nd State" lower center. This piece is part of Rosenquist's "Tripartite" series, where he divides the composition into three juxtaposed images. This piece features a rocking chair and rocking horse, an irregular circle with a flower within, and a folded American flag...
Etching
While the Earth Revolves at Night
By James Rosenquist
Located in Miami, FL
Technical Information: James Rosenquist While the Earth Revolves at Night 1982 Pastel and pencil on paper 36 1/2 x 72 1/4 in. Unique Signed, dated, and titled Additional Technical ...
Mixed Media
Black Triangle (State I)
By James Rosenquist
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black Triangle (State I) is an aquatint etching with pochoir on paper, 22.75 x 39.75 inches, signed 'James Rosenquist' and dated 1978 lower right; numbered 33/78 and titled lower le...
Etching, Aquatint
Wind and Lightning (State I)
By James Rosenquist
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wind and Lightning (State I) is an aquatint etching with pochoir on paper, 22.75 x 39.75 inches, signed 'James Rosenquist' and dated 1978 lower right; numbered 19/78 and titled lowe...
Etching, Aquatint
Echo Pale, from Mirrors Of The Mind portfolio
By James Rosenquist
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION James Rosenquist Echo Pale, from Mirrors Of The Mind portfolio 1975 Screenprint in colors on hand made paper 24 1/2 x 34 3/4 Edition of 100 Pencil signed...
Screen
Toy On Stairs
By James Rosenquist
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION James Rosenquist Toy On Stairs 1976 Etching aquatint with hand coloring 12 x 18 in. Printer Proof P.P. Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by...
Etching, Aquatint
1/2 Sunglass, Landing Net, Triangle
By James Rosenquist
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION James Rosenquist 1/2 Sunglass, Landing Net, Triangle 1974 Liftground etching, drypoint, sandblasted mezzotint and photo-transfer 28 1/4 x 40 1/4 in. Editi...
Drypoint, Etching
Spokes: 2 State, Etching and Aquatint, Hand Signed, Edition of 78, Framed, 1978
By James Rosenquist
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated, numbered and titled by the artist. Etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia paper. Edition of 78. Published by Multiples, Inc. Sheet size 23 x 40 inches. Frame si...
Etching, Aquatint
Price Upon Request
WALL STREET JOURNAL, DINNER TRIANGLES
By James Rosenquist
Located in Missouri, MO
Framed Size: approx. 27 x 44 inches James Rosenquist (1933-2017) "WALL STREET JOURNAL, DINNER TRIANGLES" 1977 Etching and Aquatint on Paper Signed...
Etching, Aquatint
Price Upon Request
Plume - Etching, Aquatint, Contemporary Art, Pop Art, Still Life, Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in London, GB
From 'Glass Wishes'. Signed, titled and dated in pencil. Numbered from the edition of 59. Printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles.
Etching, Aquatint