Storming the Castle 1950

Roy Lichtenstein's "Storming the Castle" (1950) is an etching that depicts a scene of a fantastical castle under attack. In the foreground, a group of figures are fighting, using an array of weapons and armor that are rendered in a fragmented, geometric style. Lichtenstein, known for his Pop Art, experimented with a range of techniques and subjects in his early career, producing works like this etching that are reminiscent of the Cubist movement with its focus on geometric shapes and the fragmentation of form. The work is a bold exploration of abstract forms and dynamic composition.