Sunrise: Separation Drawing for Blue 1965

"Sunrise: Separation Drawing for Blue" (1965) is a preparatory drawing by Roy Lichtenstein, known for his Pop Art style. The drawing features a bold black and white depiction of a sunrise, rendered in Lichtenstein's signature Ben-Day dots. The stark contrast and simplified forms are characteristic of his appropriation of comic book aesthetics. This drawing served as a guide for the creation of the final color lithograph titled "Blue." Lichtenstein's work often explored themes of mass media and popular culture, making his work accessible and engaging to a wide audience.