Artist: Roy Lichtenstein
Title: Crying Girl
Date: 1963
Medium: Screen Print on Fabriano Paper (Watermark in paper)
Dimensions: Sight Size: 12.25 x 16.25 in., Overall Framed Size: 22.25 x 26.25 in.
Provenance: Helmuth Stone
Inscription/Signature: Bearing signature lower right
Condition: Framed behind glass

Description:
"Crying Girl" is a quintessential work by Roy Lichtenstein, one of the most influential figures in the Pop Art movement. This screen print, created in 1963, exemplifies Lichtenstein's signature style that draws on comic strip aesthetics. The bold lines, vibrant colors, and emotional content—conveyed through the teardrop and expressive eyes of the subject—are characteristic of Lichtenstein’s exploration of commercial and mass-produced imagery in fine art.

The work showcases Lichtenstein’s mastery of using screen printing to replicate the Ben-Day dots and flat colors found in comic book illustrations, challenging traditional notions of high and low art. "Crying Girl" is a powerful example of how Lichtenstein transformed everyday images into iconic pieces of contemporary art.

About the artist:
Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997) was an American pop artist who became a leading figure in the Pop Art movement during the 1960s. Known for his distinctive use of comic strip imagery, Lichtenstein’s work often played with themes of popular culture, consumerism, and the intersection of fine art with mass media. His technique, which often involved using Ben-Day dots, bold lines, and bright colors, was inspired by commercial printing processes and challenged the traditional boundaries between "high" and "low" art.

Lichtenstein’s work remains influential and is celebrated for its clever commentary on modern society and its visual culture. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and innovative artists of the 20th century, with his pieces held in major collections and museums worldwide.