Crying Girl 1964

"Crying Girl" is a 1964 oil on canvas by American Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. The painting depicts a close-up of a woman's face, rendered in a comic book style with bold outlines, Ben-Day dots, and bright colors. The woman's tear, rendered as a single, large, teardrop shape, symbolizes the emotional impact of popular media. This iconic work of Pop Art, with its bold colors, is characteristic of Lichtenstein's style which was influenced by comic books and advertisements.