The artwork entitled “Interior with restful paintings” was created by the prominent Pop Art artist Roy Lichtenstein in 1991. This piece was executed using magna, oil, and canvas, exemplifying the bold style and themes characteristic of the Pop Art movement. The artwork measures 299.7 cm in height and 292.1 cm in width, presenting an ‘interior’ genre scene. It is currently housed in the Berardo Collection Museum located in Lisbon, Portugal.
“Interior with restful paintings” features a stylized representation of an interior space, characterized by Lichtenstein’s distinctive use of primary colors, bold lines, and Ben-Day dots, which emulate the mass-produced, screened textures of commercial printing processes. The composition includes furnishings such as a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, set against a backdrop festooned with patterned curtains and artworks on the wall. The wall paintings within the artwork display serene landscapes, contrasting with the dynamic tension of the graphic interior. The scene is simultaneously familiar and artificial, evoking the veneer of comfort and domesticity while challenging perceptions of art, culture, and design through the lens of Pop Art aesthetics.
