“Takka Takka,” an artwork created by Roy Lichtenstein in 1962, is an oil painting on canvas. This piece, which falls under the Pop Art movement, measures 142.2 cm by 172.7 cm and is categorized as a genre painting. It is currently housed in the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Germany.
The artwork features a comic strip style, typical of Lichtenstein’s work, with bold lines and vibrant colors. The upper section displays text in capital letters: “THE EXHAUSTED SOLDIERS, SLEEPLESS FOR FIVE AND SIX DAYS AT A TIME, ALWAYS HUNGRY FOR DECENT CHOW, SUFFERING FROM THE TROPICAL FUNGUS INFECTIONS, KEPT FIGHTING!” Below the text, there is an illustration of a rapid-firing machine gun with the onomatopoeic words “TAKKA TAKKA” emanating from it. The imagery, coupled with the text, conveys a dynamic and intense scene, reflecting the exhaustion and determination of soldiers in battle.