American Pop Artist
(1923–1997)
Roy Lichtenstein was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker celebrated for his comic book-inspired Pop Art. Born in New York City, he emerged in the 1960s with a signature style defined by bold outlines, primary colors, and Ben-Day dots — a nod to commercial printing. His works like Whaam! (1963) and Drowning Girl (1963) reimagined mass-media imagery with wit and precision, challenging perceptions of originality and fine art. Lichtenstein’s combination of humor, irony, and craftsmanship helped shape the visual language of modern pop culture.