“Crying Girl” is a seminal work by Roy Lichtenstein, crafted in 1964 using enamel on steel. This piece epitomizes the Pop Art movement and measures 116.8 x 116.8 cm. The artwork, a portrait, portrays a young woman shedding a tear, capturing a moment of emotional vulnerability through Lichtenstein’s iconic use of bold colors and Ben-Day dots.
In the artwork, the girl is depicted with blonde hair and red lips, encapsulated against a dark blue background. Her tear-filled eyes, delineated by thick black outlines, convey a sense of sadness and melancholy. The stylized, comic strip aesthetic typifies Lichtenstein’s approach, where commercial art techniques blend with high art sensibilities. The yellow of her hair contrasts sharply with the blue background, enhancing the dramatic emotional expression of the girl. The meticulous use of Ben-Day dots adds texture and depth, reflecting the artist’s innovative engagement with mass media imagery.