Oil painting -> List of Painters -> Roy Lichtenstein

Early Days:

   Roy Lichtenstein was born in Manhattan, into an upper-middle-class New York City family, and attended public school until the age of 12. He then enrolle d at Manhattan's Franklin School for Boys, remaining there for his secondary education. Art was not included in the school's curriculum; Lichtenstein first became interested in art and design as a hobby. He was an avid jazz fan, often attending concerts at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. He would frequently draw portraits of the musicians playing their instruments. After graduation from Franklin, Lichtenstein enrolled in summer classes at the Art Students League of New York, where he worked under the tutelage of Reginald Marsh.

Personal Details Name Roy Lichtenstein Place of Birth Manhattan, New York, U.S. Date of Birth October 27, 1923 Date of Death September 29, 1997 Field Painting, Sculpture Nationality American Movement Pop Art Training Ohio State University

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