The artwork titled “Hopeless,” created by artist Roy Lichtenstein in 1963, is currently housed in Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel, Switzerland. Rendered in oil on canvas, the piece measures 111.8 x 111.8 cm and belongs to the Pop Art movement, classified under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork showcases a dynamic and emotive scene, characterized by Lichtenstein’s signature comic-strip style, replete with bold lines and Ben-Day dots. It depicts a woman with vibrant yellow hair, her face pressed against a cushion. A single tear rolls down her cheek, conveying a palpable sense of despair, complemented by a speech bubble containing a poignant message: “THAT’S THE WAY – IT SHOULD HAVE BEGUN! BUT IT’S HOPELESS!” The contrast between the vivid colors and the melancholic subject matter imbues the piece with a striking emotional depth.
