Imperfect 67" x 79 7/8", 1988: Print by Lichtenstein from the Imperfect series

Roy Lichtenstein’s Imperfect 67" x 79 7/8", 1988, is a bold abstract print from the Imperfect series, showcasing the artist’s use of geometric forms, colour and pattern. Set against a pale lemon-yellow background, the composition is built from a series of angular shapes layered across the surface. These shapes are divided by strong black and dark blue lines that segment the forms and emphasise their irregular structure. Throughout the composition, Lichtenstein incorporates graphic textures including blue and white stripes, as well as green and red Ben-Day dots, adding visual rhythm and contrast to the geometric arrangement.

Executed in woodcut, screenprint and collage on 3-ply Supra 100 paper, the print highlights Lichtenstein’s exploration of abstraction through colour and pattern. Flat fields of green, yellow, red and turquoise enhance the sense of depth within the otherwise flat composition, allowing each shape to stand out against the pale ground. Issued in an edition of 45 with additional artist’s proofs, the work exemplifies Lichtenstein’s late-career interest in geometric abstraction and the deliberately irregular compositions that define the Imperfect series.