Look Mickey (1961) by Roy Lichtenstein

Look Mickey - Roy Lichtenstein - 1961

Artwork Information

TitleLook Mickey
ArtistRoy Lichtenstein
Date1961
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions121.9 x 175.3 cm
Art MovementPop Art
Current LocationNational Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, US

About Look Mickey

The artwork titled “Look Mickey” is a notable piece by the artist Roy Lichtenstein, created in the year 1961. This work, executed in oil on canvas, is representative of the Pop Art movement. It measures 121.9 by 175.3 cm and is classified as a genre painting. Currently, it is housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, US.

“Look Mickey” depicts a cartoonish scene rendered in a bold, graphic style. The composition displays an image of two well-known characters standing on a pier, engaged in a humorous fishing scenario. Employing vivid colors and crisp lines, Lichtenstein captures the spontaneity and playfulness associated with comic strips. The use of speech bubbles and primary colors underscores the artist’s commentary on popular culture and mass media, hallmarks of the Pop Art movement. The work exemplifies Lichtenstein’s technique of incorporating Benday dots and his signature style of visual storytelling.

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