“Girl with Ball” is an artwork crafted by the esteemed American artist Roy Lichtenstein in 1961. Rendered using oil on canvas, this piece embodies the Pop Art movement with its distinctive style and thematic elements. The dimensions of the artwork measure 153.7 by 92.7 centimeters. This portrait is housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, USA.
The artwork portrays a woman holding a ball above her head. The figure is depicted with exaggerated, cartoon-like features typical of Pop Art, accentuated by bold black outlines and a limited color palette dominated by bright primary colors and basic forms. The background is a solid, vibrant yellow, which contrasts starkly with the woman’s black attire and the red, white, and black ball. The figure’s expression and pose convey a sense of dynamism and playful energy, capturing the essence of mid-20th century popular culture that Lichtenstein sought to emulate and critique in his work.
