Various Other Works

This section documents works that are not included in the Roy Lichtenstein Catalogue Raisonné. They are mostly artworks the artist abandoned or destroyed, works that have been classified as autographs, authorized replica, or projects originating with the Estate of Roy Lichtenstein (ERL). Also listed are test pieces created by others to help with the fabrication process of Lichtenstein's Barcelona Head sculpture.

An unauthorized Lichtenstein tapestry version made outside of an authorized edition is included here to document the history of its making.

Ongoing research may lead to further entries in the future.    

Mirror #4 (24”)
DEST (RL 0712)
Mirror #4 (24”)
c. 1970
Title Source
RLF
Alternate Title and Source
Mirror Painting Destroyed (RL Studio Card)
Media
Magna on canvas
Dimensions
24 in. (61 cm) (diameter)
Inscriptions
Unknown if signed or dated
Remarks

This painting was destroyed by the artist c. 1970. Media line and dimensions per RL Studio Card.

Photo: Courtesy RLF Archives
Vacation
DEST (RL 0732)
Vacation
1963
Title Source
Castelli; RL Register; RL Studio Card
Media
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
68 x 36 in. (172.7 x 91.4 cm)
Inscriptions
Unknown if signed or dated.
Remarks

Per Castelli, for unknown reasons this painting was returned to the artist and destroyed. Media line and dimensions per RL Studio Card.

Provenance
Dr. Nathan Alpers, Beverly Hills, April 1963 (via via Leo Castelli Gallery, New York City; via Ferus Gallery, Los Angeles)
Leo Castelli Gallery, New York City, December 1965 (possibly in exchange for RLCR 1114, Durable Dish Place Setting)
The artist (then destroyed)
Exhibitions
Ferus Gallery, Los Angeles, Roy Lichtenstein, April 1–20, 1963.
Photo: Ellen H. Johnson, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution
Pitcher
DEST (RL 0842)
Pitcher
1980
Title Source
Castelli; RL Studio Card; RL Studio Photograph
Media
Acrylic, oil, graphite pencil on canvas
Dimensions
48 x 36 in. (121.9 x 91.4 cm)
Inscriptions
Signed and dated verso [prior to being cut by artist into multiple pieces]: [est.] rf Lichtenstein / '80
Remarks

The artist signed and inventoried this painting before deciding to cut the canvas (sometime after summer 1983) and keep parts for possible future research purposes. Parts of the cut canvas resurfaced during a Gin Lane studio inventory in 2021. Original painting dimensions per RL Studio Card.

Cut canvas parts in the Collection of the Estate of Roy Lichtenstein.

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American Flag
DEST (RL 0845)
American Flag
1980
Title Source
Castelli; RL Studio Card; RL Studio Photograph
Media
Acrylic, oil, graphite pencil on canvas
Dimensions
24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm)
Inscriptions
Unknown if signed or dated
Remarks

The artist signed and inventoried this painting before deciding to cut the canvas (sometime after summer 1983) and keep parts for possible future research purposes. Parts of the cut canvas resurfaced during a Gin Lane studio inventory in 2021. Original painting dimensions per RL Studio Card.

Cut canvas parts in the Collection of the Estate of Roy Lichtenstein.

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Blue Brushstrokes
DEST (RL 1757)
Blue Brushstrokes
1982
Title Source
RL Studio Card
Media
Acrylic, oil, graphite pencil on canvas
Dimensions
36 x 40 in. (91.4 x 101.6 cm)
Inscriptions
Signed and dated verso [prior to being cut by artist into multiple pieces]: [est.] rf Lichtenstein / '82
Remarks

The artist signed and inventoried this painting before deciding to cut the canvas (sometime after summer 1983) and keep parts for possible future research purposes. Parts of the cut canvas resurfaced during a Gin Lane studio inventory in 2021. Original painting dimensions per RL Studio Card.

Cut canvas pieces in the Collection of the Estate of Roy Lichtenstein.

Photo: Courtesy RLF Archives
Composition with Back of Canvas
DEST (RL 1758)
Composition with Back of Canvas
1982
Title Source
RL Studio Card; RL Studio Photograph
Media
Acrylic, oil, graphite pencil on canvas
Dimensions
40 x 36 in. (101.6 x 91.4 cm)
Inscriptions
Signed and/or dated prior to being cut by artist into multiple pieces
Remarks

This painting was signed and inventoried before the artist decided to destroy it because he no longer liked it (per his studio assistant James dePasquale who saved two of the cut canvas pieces). Media line per appearance from photograph and cut canvas pieces. Dimensions per RL Studio Card.

Cut canvas pieces in the Collection of the Estate of Roy Lichtenstein.

Photo: Courtesy RLF Archives
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Forms in Space
DEST (RL 1806)
Forms in Space
1985
Title Source
RL Studio Card
Media
Acrylic, oil, graphite pencil on canvas
Dimensions
31 x 47 1/2 in. (78.7 x 120.7 cm)
Inscriptions
Signed and dated verso [prior to being cut by artist into multiple pieces]: [est.] rf Lichtenstein / '85
Remarks

The artist signed and inventoried this painting before deciding to cut the canvas (sometime after summer 1983) and keep parts for possible future research purposes. Parts of the cut canvas resurfaced during a Gin Lane studio inventory in 2021. Original painting dimensions per RL Studio Card.

Cut canvas parts in the Collection of the Estate of Roy Lichtenstein.

Photo: Courtesy RLF Archives
Forms in Space
DEST (RL 1807)
Forms in Space
1985
Title Source
RL Studio Card
Media
Acrylic, oil, graphite pencil on canvas
Dimensions
31 x 47 1/2 in. (78.7 x 120.7 cm)
Inscriptions
Signed and dated verso [prior to being cut by artist into multiple pieces]: [est.] rf Lichtenstein / '85
Remarks

The artist signed and inventoried this painting before deciding to cut the canvas (sometime after summer 1983) and keep parts for possible future research purposes. Parts of the cut canvas resurfaced during a Gin Lane studio inventory in 2021. Original painting dimensions per RL Studio Card.

Cut canvas parts in the Collection of the Estate of Roy Lichtenstein.

Literature
Gruen, John. "Artist's Dialogue: Roy Lichtenstein: Bold Strokes of Wit and Wisdom." Architectural Digest 42, no. 9 (September 1985), p. 56 color ill. (in studio).
Photo: Courtesy RLF Archives
no image available
DEST (RL 5196)
Parthenon
1964
Title Source
Castelli
Media
Oil and Magna on canvas
Dimensions
48 x 68 in. (121.9 x 172.7 cm)
Inscriptions
Unknown if signed or dated
Remarks

Per RLF records, this painting was destroyed by the artist and its stretcher reused for RLCR 1142, Seascape. Media line and dimensions per Castelli.

Pitcher with Grapefruit and Lemon (Model)
DEST (RL 5410)
Pitcher with Grapefruit and Lemon (Model)
c. 1976
Title Source
RLF
Media
Painted wood
Dimensions
Dimensions unknown
Inscriptions
Unknown if signed or dated
Remarks

This model was destroyed by the artist per Lichtenstein's studio assistant, James dePasquale. Date per dePasquale. Media line per appearance from photographs.

No finished sculpture was made. A foamcore model, DEST (RL 5544), leading to the wood model, was also destroyed by the artist.   

Photo: Courtesy RLF Archives
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Pyramid (Model)
DEST (RL 5504)
Pyramid (Model)
c. 1975
Title Source
RLF
Media
Painted foamcore
Dimensions
Dimensions unknown
Inscriptions
Unknown if signed or dated
Remarks

This model is presumed destroyed by the artist per the artist's studio assistant, James dePasquale. Media line per appearance from photograph and description on RL Studio Photograph.

DePasquale recalls this work as an early-stage experiment with pyramid shapes.  

Photo: Courtesy RLF Archives
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Pitcher with Grapefruit and Lemon (Model)
DEST (RL 5544)
Pitcher with Grapefruit and Lemon (Model)
c. 1976
Title Source
RLF
Media
Painted foamcore
Dimensions
Dimensions unknown
Inscriptions
Unknown if signed or dated
Remarks

This model was destroyed by the artist per Lichtenstein's studio assistant, James dePasquale. Date per dePasquale. Media line per appearance from photograph and description by dePasquale.

No finished sculpture was made. A wood model, DEST (RL 5410), was also destroyed by the artist. 

Literature
Amaya, Mario (Photographs by Horst). "Architectural Digest Visits: Roy Lichtenstein." Architectural Digest 35, no. 6 (July–August 1978), p. 85 color ill. (in studio), n.p. facing p. 86 color ill. (detail, in studio).
Von Arnim, Gabriele (Photographs by Hans Namuth). "Long Island: Wo New Yorks Malerfürsten leben." Art: Das Kunstmagazin (Hamburg), no. 1 (January 1981), n.p. facing p. 25 color ill. (with artist and Leo Castelli in studio).
Photo: Courtesy RLF Archives
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