“Head – red and yellow,” crafted in 1962 by Roy Lichtenstein, is an exemplar of the Pop Art movement. Rendered in oil on canvas, this portrait measures 121.9 x 121.9 cm and resides in the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, NY, US.
The artwork portrays a stylized and vibrant depiction of a woman’s face, utilizing bold red and yellow hues. The woman is illustrated with a wide smile and carefully detailed facial features, characteristic of Lichtenstein’s distinctive, comic-strip-inspired style. The background is a solid yellow, which contrasts strikingly with the red and white elements of the woman’s face and hair, accentuating the vivid, graphic nature of the piece. This work showcases Lichtenstein’s adeptness at blending commercial art techniques with fine art, a hallmark of the Pop Art movement.