Study for "Fragmented Painting of Lemons and a Melon on a Table" 1973

This study by Roy Lichtenstein from 1973, is a preliminary drawing for his final work "Fragmented Painting of Lemons and a Melon on a Table". The composition is simple, but the use of bold lines and bright colors, characteristic of Lichtenstein's style, lends a graphic quality to the drawing. The study serves as a reminder of the process involved in the development of a finished piece of art, and demonstrates the importance of preliminary sketches for artists working in all mediums.