Roy Lichtenstein "Pop Art Woman" Enameled Pendant/Brooch

"In 1968 Pop Artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) designed this pendant/ brooch in bold polychrome enamel for Multiples Inc. The piece, which was produced in a limited edition, was an enormous success and has remained a favorite over the years. This is a fine example in excellent condition. The back is a base metal which gives weight to the piece. Engraved signature with stamped copyright 1968 Roy Lichtenstein for Multiples Inc"

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 Enamel on Silver

3 x 2 3/8 in. (76 x 60 cm.)

 

 

 

Pin Back and Pendant Bail

Before I entertained the notion of creating art. I was an engineer and project manager in Washington, DC. I would walk to the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on every nice day. There, my favorite sculpture was House I by Lichtenstein, Paint on Aluminum Structure. It was a synonymous bold color scheme, simple form, yet complex play of optical reception. It would be physically concave, but appear convex for example.

"The house uses optical illusion to play with perspective. To appreciate the full effect, walk at a steady rate along the arc of the sidewalk that runs in front of and nearly perpendicular to the sculpture, with your head turned to one side, facing the sculpture. The house will appear to be spinning in space, like the "Wizard of Oz" house.
It was constructed of painted aluminum, modeled in 1996 and constructed in 1999."
{http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_I}