“Still life with crystal bowl,” crafted by Roy Lichtenstein in 1973, is an eminent example of the Pop Art movement. This artwork is rendered using magna, oil, and canvas, and measures 132.1 x 106.7 cm. It currently resides in the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, NY, US. The piece exudes a quintessential still life genre.
The artwork exhibits a crystal bowl, ornate and patterned, holding an assortment of vividly colored fruits, including bananas, grapes, lemons, and apples. The use of bright, solid colors and bold outlines is indicative of Lichtenstein’s iconic style, inspired by comic strips and commercial art. The backdrop features a pattern of black horizontal lines, adding contrast and depth to the still life arrangement. The overall composition is both striking and methodically structured, reflecting the artist’s adeptness in blending classical themes with modern, graphic techniques.
