The artwork titled “Baked Potato” by Roy Lichtenstein, created in 1962, is rendered in ink and falls within the Pop Art movement. Measuring 56.5 by 76.2 centimeters, this still-life piece is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, United States.
The artwork depicts a simple yet striking image of a baked potato, presented in Lichtenstein’s characteristic style, which parodies the commercial art and comic book aesthetics of the time. The baked potato is drawn with bold black outlines, and the illustration highlights a melting pat of butter atop the potato, with steam lines indicating heat. The use of black and yellow colors creates a vivid contrast, emphasizing the shapes and contours in a minimalist fashion. Lichtenstein’s artistic methodology transforms an ordinary subject into an engaging and thought-provoking piece, characteristic of the Pop Art philosophy that elevates mundane objects to the level of fine art.
