Roy Lichtenstein, “As I open Fire”

A bold, three-panel work drawn from 1960s war comics, As I Open Fire captures the explosive moment of combat through Lichtenstein’s signature use of Ben-Day dots, flat color, and graphic intensity. This iconic Pop Art piece critiques mass media and the aesthetics of violence with cinematic flair. Offset lithograph triptych. Printed by Drukkerij Luii & Co., Amsterdam Published by Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam. Period: This work was conceived in 1966. This piece is from one of several editions of over 3,000 printed after 1966, published by the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam,