The artwork, titled “Artist’s Studio – The Dance (Sketch)” by Roy Lichtenstein, was created in 1974 using colored pencils and graphite on paper. This sketch, a part of the Pop Art movement, measures 52.1 x 66 cm and is currently housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a stylized interior of an artist’s studio. Foreground elements include an assortment of objects, such as a bottle, a cup, a plate with lemons, paint tubes, and brushes in a holder, which are arranged on a table surface. In the background, abstracted, linear representations of nude figures are engaged in a dynamic motion, evoking the sense of a dance. The composition is a blend of Lichtenstein’s distinctive approach to form and color, using simplified lines and a limited color palette to create a vibrant and evocative scene. The sketch’s interplay of objects and figures showcases the artist’s exploration of space, form, and movement within the confines of an everyday setting.
