“The Den,” created by Roy Lichtenstein in 1990, is an exemplary piece of lithography within the Pop Art movement. The artwork measures 145.7 x 182.2 cm and belongs to the interior genre.
The artwork depicts a stylized interior space characterized by bold, clean lines and a limited color palette, typical of Lichtenstein’s aesthetic. The room features a chair, a patterned carpet, and a distinctive wooden desk with a lamp and a book. The presence of large windows suggests a well-lit space, further accentuated by the use of bright yellow hues in the lampshade and the flowers on the table. These elements are rendered in a characteristic comic strip style, complete with Ben-Day dots, giving the scene a unique graphical texture and emphasizing Lichtenstein’s signature approach to blending high art with popular culture.
