Mr. Bellamy (1961) by Roy Lichtenstein

Mr. Bellamy - Roy Lichtenstein - 1961

Artwork Information

TitleMr. Bellamy
ArtistRoy Lichtenstein
Date1961
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions143.5 x 108 cm
Art MovementPop Art
Current LocationModern Art Museum of Fort Worth, TX, US

About Mr. Bellamy

The artwork, “Mr. Bellamy” by acclaimed artist Roy Lichtenstein, was created in 1961 and is executed in oil on canvas. It belongs to the Pop Art movement and stands as a striking portrait with dimensions of 143.5 x 108 cm. Currently, it is housed in the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas.

The artwork is distinguished by its quintessential Pop Art characteristics, utilizing bold lines and a comic strip aesthetic. The central figure is a uniformed man, presumably a military officer, whose speech bubble reads, “I am supposed to report to a Mr. Bellamy. I wonder what he’s like.” The use of primary colors and Ben-Day dots underscores Lichtenstein’s signature style, nostalgically evoking mid-20th century comic art. The simplified forms and flat application of color reflect Lichtenstein’s exploration of mass culture and its visual language.

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