Roy Lichtenstein – Los Angeles Olympic Games (The Red Horsemen)

Los Angeles Olympic Games (The Red Horsemen), 1984

• Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923–1997)
• Medium: Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
• Dimensions (sheet): 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 36 in)
• Dimensions (image): 54 × 71.4 cm (21 1/4 × 28 1/8 in)
• Edition: 750
• Signature: Complimentary signature in pencil by the artist
• Published by: Knapp Communications Inc., for the Los Angeles Olympics 1984
•  Framed: No

Los Angeles Olympic Games (The Red Horsemen) is a color offset lithograph on wove paper created in 1984 and published by Knapp Communications Inc. in conjunction with the Los Angeles Olympic Games. This impression is from the edition of 750, bearing a complimentary signature in pencil by the artist, and is preserved with full margins. The work is noted as not appearing in the Corlett catalogue raisonné — a particularity that adds documentary interest for specialists of Lichtenstein's printed work.

The work exemplifies the iconic visual language of Roy Lichtenstein, one of the defining figures of American Pop Art and among the most recognized artists of the twentieth century. Drawing on the graphic traditions of commercial illustration, comic strips, and mass media imagery, Lichtenstein transformed everyday visual culture into monumental statements of artistic wit and formal precision. In The Red Horsemen, his signature vocabulary of bold outlines, flat areas of primary color, and dynamic composition is deployed to electrifying effect — capturing the speed, power, and spectacle of athletic competition with the graphic immediacy that made his work instantly recognizable worldwide.

Published in the context of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, this lithograph sits at the intersection of sport, cultural history, and contemporary art — a rare document of a defining moment in both American and Olympic history. Works produced for major international events and bearing the artist's personal signature are particularly sought after by collectors who value the convergence of cultural significance and artistic pedigree.

Preserved with full margins, the work is in excellent condition.

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FAQ

Is this Roy Lichtenstein artwork an original edition? Yes. The Red Horsemen is an authentic limited edition offset lithograph, bearing a complimentary signature in pencil by Roy Lichtenstein, from the edition of 750.

What printing technique was used? The artwork is a color offset lithograph on wove paper, showcasing Lichtenstein's iconic bold outlines, flat primary colors, and dynamic graphic composition.

Is the artwork hand-signed? Yes — the work bears a complimentary signature in pencil by the artist.

What is the edition size? The work was produced in an edition of 750.

Is this work referenced in the catalogue raisonné? This work is noted as not appearing in the Corlett catalogue raisonné — a particularity that adds documentary interest and rarity for specialists of Lichtenstein's printed work.

What are the dimensions of the piece? Sheet: 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 36 in) Image: 54 × 71.4 cm (21 1/4 × 28 1/8 in)

Is the artwork framed? No. The work is presented unframed with full margins.

What is the condition of the work? Very good condition. Full margins preserved. Full condition report available upon request.

What makes this Roy Lichtenstein work significant? The Red Horsemen was published in conjunction with the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, placing it at the unique intersection of sport, cultural history, and American Pop Art. Bearing Lichtenstein's personal signature and produced in a limited edition, this lithograph is a rare document of a defining moment in both Olympic and contemporary art history.

Is this artwork a good investment? Works by Roy Lichtenstein, particularly signed editions tied to significant cultural events, are consistently strong performers on the secondary market. Lichtenstein's prints remain among the most sought after in the contemporary and Pop Art print market, regularly achieving notable results at auction and held in major institutional collections worldwide.

Is worldwide shipping available? Absolutely. We offer secure worldwide shipping from France with professional packaging, tracking, and insurance.