Brushstroke with Spatter

"Brushstroke with Spatter" is a 1965 Pop art oil and Magna on canvas painting by Roy Lichtenstein, marking the first work in his Brushstrokes series. This piece satirizes the gestural techniques of Abstract Expressionism, blending figurative art strategies with comic-inspired imagery. Lichtenstein employs bold, stylized brushstrokes and spatter effects to critique and parody traditional painterly gestures, transforming them into a deliberate, almost cartoonish aesthetic. The work exemplifies his approach of elevating mundane imagery into fine art, embracing the pop art ethos.