Roy Fox Lichtenstein was an American pop artist. During the 1960's, along with Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and James Rosenquist, he became a leading figure in the new art movement. His work defined the premise of pop art through parody. Wikipedia
Born: October 27, 1923, Manhattan, New York, NY
Died: September 29, 1997 (age 73 years), NYU Langone Health, New York, NY
Periods: Pop art, Contemporary art, Modern art, and more
Spouse: Dorothy Herzka (m. 1968–1997) and Isabel Wilson (m. 1949–1967)
Parents: Milton Lichtenstein and Beatrice Werner
Children: Mitchell Lichtenstein and David Lichtenstein
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