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StatsReflections Handshake
The Visual Composition
Reflections Handshake is a painting created in 1988 by Roy Lichtenstein. The artwork features two hands positioned close to each other, with one hand resting on top of the other in a handshake gesture. This composition is set against a striking red background that provides a sharp contrast to the subject matter.
Style and Medium
The painting is executed using oil and Magna on canvas. It is presented in a pop art style, characterized by its bold colors and simple composition. The work is part of the Pop Art movement.
Questions & Answers
Where in Roy Lichtenstein's career does "Reflections Handshake" fall, given its date?
Given its 1988 date, "Reflections Handshake" falls in Roy Lichtenstein's Mature Period.
What atmosphere would a reproduction of "Reflections Handshake" by Roy Lichtenstein bring to a room?
"Reflections Handshake" by Roy Lichtenstein has a bold atmosphere and is recommended for a reception. The mood is what the work brings to the space around it.
Can I see an X-ray view of "Reflections Handshake" by Roy Lichtenstein?
The X-Ray page of "Reflections Handshake" by Roy Lichtenstein is an interactive viewer that lets you slide through eleven optical layers of the artwork's image, including an X-ray style view.
Roy Lichtenstein (1923 – 1997)
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About this artwork
- Title: Reflections Handshake
- Artist: Roy Lichtenstein
- Year: 1988
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Pop Art
- Medium type: WallArt
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Purpose: Statement
- Keywords: pop art living room , abstract handshake art , collectible lichtenstein
Quick Facts
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Notable elements: Bold colors, simple comp.
- Influences:
- Comic art
- Jasper Johns
- Year: 1988
- Subject or theme: Handshake, Reflection