Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brushstroke Group
Edition: AP
1996/2004-2005
— Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) —
Part of a series of monumental "brushstroke" sculptures begun in the 1980s, Brushstroke Group stretches 29 feet into the air. As a pioneer of the Pop Art movement, Roy Lichtenstein was influenced by popular advertising and comic book images. The brushstroke was one of his frequent motifs.
The painted aluminum sculpture was installed here in 2005. It is on loan from the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, courtesy Duane Morris LLP, with the assistance of the Philadelphia Museum of art and the Fairmount Park Art Association (now the Association for Public Art).
Erected by Museum Without Walls. (Marker Number 119.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. 39° 57.12′ N, 75° 10.128′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Rittenhouse Square. Marker is at the intersection of South 17th Street and Ranstead Street, on the right when traveling south on South 17th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 S 17th St, Philadelphia PA 19103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John F. Collins: Significant Projects in Center City (a few steps from this marker); Chestnut Park (within shouting distance of this marker);
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