The artwork, entitled “Tomato and Abstraction,” was created by the esteemed artist Roy Lichtenstein in 1982. Executed in oil and magna on canvas, this piece is a notable example of the Pop Art movement, and it falls within the genre of still life. The dimensions of the work are 101.6 x 152.4 cm.
In “Tomato and Abstraction,” Lichtenstein masterfully employs his signature Ben-Day dots, bold lines, and vibrant colors to depict a sliced tomato resting on a bed of leafy greens. The composition is divided into sections, with the left portion portraying the still life against a geometric background featuring diagonal black lines, juxtaposed with a vibrant yellow border. The right section of the artwork is characterized by an abstract pattern comprised of dynamic, blue diagonal stripes and freeform black and white brushstrokes. This dichotomy between the realistic still life and abstract elements underscores Lichtenstein’s innovative approach to Pop Art, blending everyday objects with modernist abstraction.
