“The Grip” is an artwork created by Roy Lichtenstein in 1962. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting measures 76.2 by 76.2 centimeters and belongs to the Pop Art movement. Categorized as a genre painting, it showcases the artist’s distinctive style and thematic choices.
The artwork depicts a close-up image of a hand gripping an object that appears to be a stick with a circular element at the top. The style is characteristic of Lichtenstein’s use of bold outlines and Ben-Day dots, creating a striking visual impact. The palette is limited to stark red, white, and black, which heightens the graphic appearance. The composition focuses on the exaggerated, almost mechanical, representation of the hand, emphasizing texture and form through simplified color blocks and patterns. This piece exemplifies Lichtenstein’s commentaries on consumerism and media imagery intrinsic to the Pop Art genre.
