Roy Lichtenstein
Sweet Dreams Baby!, 1965
Silkscreen in colours on firm wove paper.
95.6cm. x 69.7cm.
From an edition of 200.
Roy Lichtenstein, a towering figure in the Pop Art movement, redefined the boundaries between high art and popular culture. His groundbreaking works, characterised by bold lines, vibrant colours, and comic strip aesthetics, have left an indelible mark on the art world.
Provenance
Private collection North Rhine-Westphalia.Literature
Mary Lee Corlett, The prints of Roy Lichtenstein. A catalogue raisonné 1948-1997, New York 1994, no. 39 (illustrated.).Publications
Leo Castelli, quoted from: Kunstforum international vol.137, 1997,H.-N. Jocks, in conversation with the art dealer, discoverer of Pop Art and king of the art world, Leo Castelli, pp. 663ff.
Among his most celebrated pieces is the limited edition print 'Sweet Dreams, Baby!' created in 1965. This work not only exemplifies Lichtenstein's unique style but also stands as a significant milestone in the evolution of contemporary art.