Roy Lichtenstein's "Pilot,'' c. 1948 is an early example of a motif the artist continued to explore in his Pop Art style in the 1960s. Pastel, graphite pencil on colored paper.

From failed Abstract Expressionist to pioneering Pop Art hero, Roy Lichtenstein revolutionized the art world with his big, bold, brash cartoon images of American culture.

Roy Lichtenstein, the quintessential master of Pop painting and a major figure in American art since he began scavenging comic strips such as “Winnie Winkle,” “G.I. Combat” and “Secret ...

Roy Fox Lichtenstein was born on Oct. 27, 1923, in New York City, and grew up on Manhattan's Upper West Side. As a young child, he explored the museums and other wonders the city offered.

A once-in-a-generation collection of Roy Lichtenstein’s art is heading to auction in May, with Sotheby’s expecting the vibrant selection to pull in more than $35 million (€30.8 million). The sale will ...