The artwork, titled “Woman in Bath,” was created by Roy Lichtenstein in the year 1963. Executed using magna on canvas, this piece is a notable example of the Pop Art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 172.7 by 172.7 centimeters, and it is classified within the portrait genre. It is currently housed in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum located in Madrid, Spain.
The artwork depicts a woman in a bath, characterized by Lichtenstein’s distinctive comic strip style. The subject, a smiling woman, is rendered using bold lines and bright colors, particularly blue, red, and white. Her wavy hair is depicted in black and white, and she grasps a sponge, further emphasizing the bathing context. The background features a tiled wall, reinforcing the domestic setting of the scene. The use of Ben-Day dots is prominent, a technique frequently employed by Lichtenstein to mimic the printing processes of comic books, adding texture and depth to the piece. The overall composition exudes an aesthetic vibrancy and a sense of both playfulness and everyday intimacy.
