Roy Lichtenstein – Illustration for "Amérique"

Illustration for "Amérique", from La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique, 1992

• Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923–1997)
• Medium: Etching with aquatint in colors on Arches paper
• Dimensions (sheet): 479 × 356 mm (18 7/8 × 14 in)
• Dimensions (image): 375 × 279 mm (14 3/4 × 11 in)
• Edition: 80 
• Signature: Initialed in pencil by the artist 
• Publisher: Les Éditions du Solstice, Paris 
• Framed: Yes
  

Illustration for "Amérique" is a color etching with aquatint on Arches paper, executed in 1992 and published by Les Éditions du Solstice, Paris, as part of the portfolio La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique. This impression is  from the edition of 80, initialed in pencil by the artist, and preserved with full margins, framed. A separate edition of 42 impressions on Japan paper was also produced, further underlining the exclusivity and collectible significance of each impression.

The work exemplifies the iconic visual language of Roy Lichtenstein, one of the defining figures of American Pop Art and among the most recognized and collected artists of the twentieth century. Drawing on the graphic traditions of commercial illustration, comic strips, and mass media imagery, Lichtenstein transformed the visual codes of popular culture into formally rigorous and intellectually charged works of art. In Illustration for "Amérique", his signature vocabulary of bold outlines, flat areas of color, and precise aquatint modulation is deployed with characteristic wit and elegance — the etching medium lending the composition a refined graphic density that distinguishes it from his large-scale paintings and screenprints.

Published by Les Éditions du Solstice, Paris, in conjunction with the literary portfolio La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique — a title evoking Allen Ginsberg's celebrated poem America and the broader tradition of American cultural self-examination — this work sits at the intersection of visual art and literary culture, conferring it a depth of cultural resonance that extends well beyond its formal qualities. Works produced in the context of significant literary and cultural collaborations are particularly sought after by collectors who value the convergence of artistic and intellectual pedigree.

Preserved with full margins and presented framed, the work is in very good condition.

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FAQ

Is this an original work by Roy Lichtenstein? Yes. Illustration for "Amérique" is an authentic limited edition etching with aquatint, initialed in pencil by Roy Lichtenstein, numbered 22/80.

What printing technique was used? The work is a color etching with aquatint on Arches paper — a premium French printmaking paper prized for its archival quality and surface texture. The combination of etching and aquatint allows for both precise linear definition and rich tonal gradations, characteristic of Lichtenstein's graphic mastery.

Is the artwork hand-signed? The work is initialed in pencil by the artist — a recognized and accepted form of authentication for works from this period of Lichtenstein's production.

What is the edition size? The work was produced in an edition of 80 on Arches paper, plus a separate edition of 42 impressions on Japan paper — making each impression a rare and highly desirable collectible.

Who published this work? The work was published by Les Éditions du Solstice, Paris, in conjunction with the literary portfolio La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amérique.

What are the dimensions of the piece? Sheet: 479 × 356 mm (18 7/8 × 14 in) Image: 375 × 279 mm (14 3/4 × 11 in)

Is the artwork framed? Yes. The work is presented framed, ready for display.

What is the condition of the work? Very good condition. Full margins preserved. Not examined outside of frame. Full condition report available upon request