The artwork, titled “Gullscape,” was created by Roy Lichtenstein in 1964. This piece, rendered with magna, oil, and canvas, belongs to the Pop Art movement. Measuring 172.7 by 203.2 cm, it is categorized as a landscape and is currently housed in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
“Gullscape” epitomizes Lichtenstein’s distinctive style, utilizing Benday dots to depict a coastal scene. The work features a stark black and white composition with meticulously arranged dots forming clouds, sea, and terrain. In the background, voluminous clouds stretch across the sky, while a subtle differentiation of tone and shading adds depth to the scene. The calm sea below is depicted with gentle waves and seagulls that appear to be in motion, creating a sense of tranquility and expansiveness. The simplicity of the color palette contrasts with the complexity of the dotted technique, exemplifying the artist’s unique approach to landscape within the Pop Art genre.