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Nude Reading

Nude Reading Fine art by Roy Lichtenstein Nude Reading (also referred to as Nude with Beach Ball or Thinking Nude), a work by the American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. The original painting was created in 1994, with various print editions and studies also produced around that time. Artwork Details Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997), a leading figure in the Pop Art movement known for his comic book-inspired style. Year: The primary painting was completed in 1994. Medium: The original work utilized oil and Magna on canvas, while many available versions are lithographs or relief prints on paper. Style: Characteristic of Lichtenstein's work, it uses bold black outlines and Ben-Day dots to mimic commercial printing techniques, elevating everyday imagery into high art. Subject: The image depicts a nude woman with her hand near her face in what appears to be a moment of thought or distress, sitting on a bed or couch. The depiction is a modern take on the traditional art-historical theme of the female nude.