As I Opened Fire

As I Opened Fire is a 1964 Pop art painting by Roy Lichtenstein, created with oil and magna on canvas. The piece, housed at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, features a figurative depiction inspired by Jerry Grandenetti’s comic panel from All American Men of War. Lichtenstein’s work transforms comic book imagery into fine art, emphasizing bold lines and Ben-Day dots to evoke a sense of drama and intensity. As I Opened Fire exemplifies the Pop art movement's focus on popular culture and mass media imagery.