Reclining Nude
Print; color screenprint on white wove paper • Roy Lichtenstein
Style & Movement
Pop Art
Medium & Technique
Screenprint using the Ben-Day dots technique, characterized by bold black outlines and a limited palette of primary and secondary colors.
Creation Period
1994
Dimensions & Format
Landscape format; approximately 35 x 47 inches (image size), housed in a rectangular frame with a double mat.
Subject Description
A stylized reclining female nude in a domestic interior. The composition utilizes a comic-book aesthetic with heavy graphic lines, diagonal shading, and mechanical dots to represent shadow and skin tone. The figure is depicted in a melancholic or restful pose, characteristic of Lichtenstein's later exploration of classical 'nude' themes through the lens of mass-media production.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent/Very Good; the colors appear vibrant with no visible fanning or significant UV damage to the pigments.
Estimated Market Value
$250,000 - $450,000 USD
Auction Estimate
$200,000 - $400,000 USD
Provenance History
Likely sourced from a contemporary art gallery or significant print collection; part of the artist's late-career series of nudes (Nudes Series, 1994).
Art Historical Significance
Representational of Lichtenstein's final major series, 'Nudes' (1994), where he returned to the female form of 1960s comics but removed their clothing, bridging the gap between high art (the historical nude) and low art (comic strips).
Notable Features
Distinguished by the specific layering of Ben-Day dots in varying sizes to create a sense of three-dimensionality, and the inclusion of an architectural background that mimics the look of a comic book frame.
Condition Issues
None visible from the photograph; however, common issues for this medium include light mat burn or slight undulation of the paper if not mounted properly.
Conservation Recommendations
Display behind UV-protective glass, maintain stable humidity and temperature, and ensure the work is mounted using acid-free archival materials.