Figures 1977

"Figures" is a 1977 painting by Roy Lichtenstein, a leading figure of the Pop Art movement. Lichtenstein's style is characterized by the use of bold, bright colors and simple geometric shapes, often derived from mass media sources. The painting features a dynamic composition of abstract forms, including a large, flat, wood-grain figure on the right, which appears to be a face. Lichtenstein’s use of Ben-Day dots, which are small, evenly spaced dots of color used to create a sense of depth and texture, further reinforces the flatness of the composition and the playfulness of his work. This painting is typical of Lichtenstein's work in its use of bold colors, contrasting patterns and its reference to comic book art.