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Roy Lichtenstein's "Sunrise (C. II 7)" stands as a commanding example from the artist's celebrated Landscapes series, demonstrating his masterful transformation of the commonplace into iconic Pop Art imagery. , this lithograph exemplifies Lichtenstein's revolutionary approach to printmaking during a pivotal moment in his career. The composition features the artist's signature Ben-Day dots and bold primary colors, rendering a stylized sunrise through the visual language of commercial printing—a technique that established Lichtenstein as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.
This work represents a significant departure from Lichtenstein's comic-inspired paintings, showcasing his ability to apply Pop sensibilities to landscape traditions. The piece's geometric precision and mechanical aesthetic challenge conventional notions of natural beauty while simultaneously celebrating it through a distinctly American vernacular. Collectors value this period for its sophisticated commentary on perception and representation, as Lichtenstein transforms a romantic subject into a meditation on visual culture itself. Works from this series remain highly sought after in the secondary market, reflecting sustained institutional and private collector interest.
"Sunrise (C. II 7)" embodies the conceptual rigor and visual impact that continue to drive strong auction results and museum acquisitions for Lichtenstein's graphic works. The edition represents an accessible entry point into the artist's landscape exploration while maintaining the investment-grade quality serious collectors demand.
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Five Facts About Roy Lichtenstein Sunrise (C. II 7)
Sunrise (Corlett II.7), also catalogued as RLCR 1166, is a 1965 offset lithograph printed in colours on ivory or lightweight white wove paper.
It was published by Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, and printed by Graphic Industries, Inc., New York, in three colour runs (blue, red and yellow).
The edition size for Sunrise was not recorded, consistent with several of Lichtenstein's mid-1960s Castelli Gallery poster-format prints from this period.
The sheet measures approximately 18 5/16 x 24 5/16 inches, with an image size of roughly 17 5/16 x 23 1/4 inches.
An impression of Sunrise is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, gifted through the Ruttenberg '52 Collection.
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