ROY LICHTENSTEIN Water Lilies with Japanese Bridge, 1994

Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997) was an American artist and a leading figure of Pop Art. Known for his bold outlines, flat colors, and signature Ben-Day dots, he transformed the visual language of comic books and commercial printing into monumental paintings. By isolating images intended for quick consumption and placing them in galleries, Lichtenstein invited viewers to reconsider familiar imagery. His work explored how emotions such as love, fear, and heroism could be conveyed through simplified visual codes, challenging traditional ideas of originality, expression, and fine art.