Although he insisted that he and his fellow Pop artists developed their art-making styles independently, American painter James Rosenquist belonged at the table with Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
Known for his distinctive use of visual montage, Rosenquist produced large, vibrantly colored tableaux marked by fragmentation and overlap. He often employed familiar motifs and objects drawn from popular contemporary culture — hot dogs, lipstick tubes, American flags — which he manipulated to form disorienting compositions whose constituent elements are nearly unrecognizable.
Born in North Dakota to Swedish parents, Rosenquist was encouraged to pursue painting by his mother, who was also an artist. He studied painting for two years at the University of Minnesota, but dropped out at the age of 21 to attend the Art Students League in New York on a scholarship. A job as a billboard painter in the late 1950s set him up to pursue his signature style, which borrowed its bold graphics and remixed kitschy aesthetic from the visual vocabulary of advertising. Works like Flamingo Capsule (1983) embody his trademark visual dissonance, drawing cigarette-ad motifs into conversation with stripes from the American flag and aluminum foil wrappers.
In addition to enormous paintings, Rosenquist created drawings, prints and collages. The 2011 lithograph The Memory Continues but the Clock Disappears is a montage of melting clocks and confetti, all submerged in a pool of water. While wryly hinting at the inevitability of decay and deterioration — suggesting that life is a ticking clock — the composition also alludes to Salvador Dalí's signature motif, the defining symbol of Surrealism. Such compositions demonstrate how Rosenquist masterfully combined seemingly incongruous elements into a harmonious and poetic whole.
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Katonah Muse, James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Katonah Muse Year: 1993 Medium: Lithograph in colors on wove paper Edition: A.P. 6/20; 100 Size: 27.75 x 21.25 inches Inscription: Signed ...
Lithograph
1-2-3 Outside James Rosenquist pop art muscle car print blue and orange
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
1-2-3 Outside reproduces James Rosenquist’s 1963 oil painting of the same name, collected in the Spencer Museum of Art, The University of Kansas, Lawrence. Rosenquist sourced the ima...
Lithograph
$24,300
"Fast Feast, " an Abstract Geometrical Lithograph signed by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
A multicolored abstract lithograph by American artist James Rosenquist. This is number 36 from the edition of 100. Signed and dated lower right. Numbered and titled lower left. 37" ...
Lithograph
Large American Pop Art Color Abstract Lithograph James Rosenquist Glass Wishes
By James Rosenquist
Located in Surfside, FL
James Rosenquist (1933-2017) THE GLASS WISHES (Glenn 161) Color lithograph, 1978-1986, on wove paper, hand signed, dated, titled, dedicated for Jack Martin from a partner in crime. 1...
Color, Lithograph
"More Points on a Bachelor's Tie, " Etching & Aquatint signed
By James Rosenquist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This is an abstract etching and aquatint by American artist James Rosenquist with colorful red, blue, green, and yellow shapes. It is signed and dated in pencil. Edition 57/78 17 3/...
Etching, Aquatint
Hot Lake (2nd State), Etching by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: James Rosenquist, American (1933 - ) Title: Hot Lake (2nd State) Year: 1978 Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 78 Size: 23 in. x 40 in. (58.42 c...
Etching, Aquatint
Pale Lamps, Abstract Aquatint Etching by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: James Rosenquist, American (1933 - 2017) Title: Pale Lamps (2nd State) Year: 1978 Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 7...
Etching
Nails, from Monochromes at the New Gallery, historic Pop Art lithograph Signed/N
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
James Rosenquist Nails, from Monochromes at the New Gallery, 1975 Limited edition lithograph and offset lithograph (pencil signed and numbered) Signed and numbered 10/100 in graphite...
Lithograph, Offset
Somewhere Original Lithograph, Signed, Pop Art, 1981, Artist's Proof
By James Rosenquist
Located in Roma, IT
Somewhere is an original print realized by one of the fathers of Pop Art James Rosenquist in 1981. Color lithograph on Arches. Hand-signed, titled, dated and annoted 5/8 on the lowe...
Lithograph
Swing Screen
By James Rosenquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "SWing Screen" 1979 is an original colors etching with aquatint on Pescia Italia paper by renown American artist James Rosenquist, 1933-2017. It is hand signed, d...
Etching, Aquatint
$2,600
Large American Pop Art Abstract Aquatint Etching James Rosenquist Just Desert
By James Rosenquist
Located in Surfside, FL
James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Just Desert (2nd State) (1979, 1979 Etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia paper Printed by Aripeka, Ltd., Aripeka. Published by Multiples, Inc., New York...
Etching, Aquatint
$3,500
Sightseeing (black pull) James Rosenquist text Pop Art in black and white
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
This abstract composition features a cropped view of the words SIGHT SEEING, in bold all-capital lettering. Roses fill the top line of text, and the bottom line of text in white is s...
Lithograph, Screen
$2,500
Brighter than the Sun, James Rosenquist: colorful abstract pop art rainbow
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant red, blue, orange and yellow lithograph is based on the 1961 Rosenquist oil painting Brighter than the Sun (private collection), with fragmented images from advertising,...
Lithograph
Tumbleweed, James Rosenquist neon blue barbed wire sculptural lithograph drawing
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
This print depicts the tangle of barbed wire encircling curling and twisting neon, with lengths of wood at the center. The dark paper sets off the electric blue, and captures the ori...
Lithograph
Horizon - Vintage Poster by James Rosenquist - 1970
By James Rosenquist
Located in Roma, IT
Horizon is a vintage poster realized in 1970 by James Rosenquist. Mixed colored offset and lithograph. Hand signed by the artist. The poster was realized in the occasion of the ar...
Lithograph, Offset
$3,059
James Rosenquist, Circles of Confusion - Signed Print, Abstract Art, Pop Art
By James Rosenquist
Located in Hamburg, DE
James Rosenquist (American, 1933–2017) Circles of Confusion, 1965 Medium: Screenprint on light board Dimensions: 61 × 50.8 cm (24 × 20 in) Edition 184 of 250: Hand-signed and numbere...
Screen
Federal Spending Etching, Hand Signed Aquatint on Pescia Paper, 59/78
By James Rosenquist
Located in Aventura, FL
Etching and aquatint in colors with pochoir on Pescia Italia paper. Hand signed and dated lower left by James Rosenquist. Hand numbered 59/78 and titled lower left. Artwork size: ...
Paper, Etching, Aquatint
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Miles (Glenn 88), America: The Third Century, James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Miles (Glenn 88), America: The Third Century Year: 1975 Medium: Silkscreen, airbrush on Arches paper Edition: 17/200 Size: 30 x 22.31 inch...
Spray Paint, Screen
James Rosenquist - Fahrenheit 1982 (hand signed card, from UACC president Platt)
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
This offset lithograph card is boldly signed in black marker on the image part of the card by James Rosenquist. It depicts Rosenquist's opus magnus "Fahrenheit 1982", his 1982 colore...
Lithograph, Offset
Moon Beam Mistaken for the News
By James Rosenquist
Located in Toronto, Ontario
James Rosenquist (1933-2017) was one of the most important contributors to American Pop Art. Shortly after moving to New York City in the 1950s to study fine art, Rosenquist became...
Lithograph
Framed 1970s Etching of Woman in the Sun, Pop Art, Signed
By James Rosenquist
Located in Aventura, FL
Lithograph in colors on BFK Rives mould-made paper. Hand signed lower left by James Rosenquist. Hand numbered 58/60 and titled lower left. Artwork size: 33 x 42.5 inches. Frame s...
Lithograph
$1,000
Art Card: James Rosenquist, Nomad, 1963 (Hand signed), Framed, with provenance
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
Art Card: James Rosenquist, Nomad, 1963 (Hand signed), ca. 1996 Offset lithograph postcard Hand signed in marker on the front Provenance: collection of Tom Grafton, famed autograph c...
Postcard
$3,000
James Rosenquist - Art Gallery, ex-Nina Castelli & Ileana Sonnabend Signed/N
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
James Rosenquist Art Gallery, from the Estate of Nina Castelli and the Collection of Ileana Sonnabend (Glenn, 41), 1971 Color lithograph on Rives BFK paper 30 × 22 1/2 inches Edition...
Lithograph
Hot Lake (2nd State), Abstract Pop Art Etching by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: James Rosenquist, American (1933 - ) Title: Hot Lake (2nd State) Year: 1978 Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 78 Size: 23 in. x 40 in. (58.42 c...
Etching, Aquatint
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James Rosenquist -- Rouge Pad
By James Rosenquist
Located in BRUCE, ACT
James Rosenquist Rouge Pad, 1978 Etching, aquatint 57.2 x 101.6 cm Unframed, Hand-signed, titled, dated and numbered, 46/78, in pencil Noted as Glenn 134 in the artist’s catalogu...
Etching, Aquatint
Horse Blinders (south) and Horse Blinders (east)
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
Lithograph and screenprint with collage (silver foil) Prints are different sizes: 36 1/2 x 68 inches (92.7 x 172.7 cm) and 36 5/8 x 64 inches (93 x 162.6 cm) Published by Multiples...
Silver
New York Says It All, Pop Art Screenprint by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: James Rosenquist Title: New York Says It All Portfolio: New York, New York Year: 1983 Medium: Screenprint and Offset Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250 P...
Screen
Fly
By James Rosenquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Fly" 1981 is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown American artist James Rosenquist, 1933-2017. It is hand signed, dated, titled and numbered P....
Lithograph
Auto Tire, Dinner Triangle - Lithograph by James Rosenquist - 1975
By James Rosenquist
Located in Roma, IT
Auto Tire, Dinner Triangle is an original print by the American artist and one of the fathers of Pop Art James Rosenquist (1933-2017). This color lithograph on paper was edited by ...
Lithograph
$295
James Rosenquist at the Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art, Lt. Ed. poster
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
James Rosenquist Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art 1968-1983 Offset Lithograph Poster on White Wove Paper Plate (printed) signature Limited Edition of 500 (unnumbered) Unframed A...
Lithograph, Offset
$8,500
Sightseeing James Rosenquist text Pop Art with Roses silver and bright orange
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
Sightseeing is one of a group of ten prints which the artist made at Petersburg Press in 1972, each based on one of his paintings. Rosenquist’s Sightseeing 1962 oil painting on canva...
Lithograph, Screen
$2,500
Through the Eyes of the Needle to the Anvil (Hand signed by James Rosenquist)
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
James Rosenquist Rosenquist at Leo Castelli (Hand Signed and inscribed by James Rosenquist), 1988 Offset Lithograph Poster (Hand Signed and Dedicated) Frame included: held in original vintage frame under plexiglass A collectors' item when hand signed by the artist as the present work Early historic Leo Castelli exhibition poster published on the occasion of the James Rosenquist exhibition "Through the Eye of the Needle...
Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
$2,500
Brighter than the Sun, James Rosenquist: colorful abstract pop art rainbow
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant red, blue, orange and yellow lithograph is based on the 1961 Rosenquist oil painting Brighter than the Sun (private collection), with fragmented images from advertising,...
Lithograph
Echo Pale, From Mirrors of the Mind Portfolio, 1975
By James Rosenquist
Located in Brecon, Powys
James Rosenquist (American 1933-2017) Echo Pale, From Mirrors of the Mind Portfolio, 1975 signed and dated 'Rosenquist 1975' (lower right); titled and numbered 74/100 lithograph, un...
Lithograph
An Intrinsic Existence - Original lithograph
By James Rosenquist
Located in Paris, IDF
James Rosenquist An Intrinsic Existence, 1975 Original lithograph (Printed in Mourlot workshop) Unsigned On vellum 31 x 24 cm Edited by San Lazarro, 1975 Excellent condition
Lithograph
$3,500
Bunraku, James Rosenquist, abstract Japanese puppetry monochrome Pop Art
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
This abstract monochrome print portrays large, shiny dark purple bubbles that cascade over a scribbled, dense background. The sense of moveme...
Lithograph
Star Leg (2nd State)
By James Rosenquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Star Leg (2nd state) Year: 1979 Medium: 1 color etching Edition: 78, plus proofs Sheet Size: 22.75 x 40 inches Plate size: 17.75 x 35.5 in...
Paper, Etching
Tube James Rosenquist Black and white abstract Pop art chrome based on painting
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
Printed in the same scale as the original James Rosenquist painting, this black and white, abstract pop art composition features a car door collaged over a gleaming, metallic chrome circle. The shining metal and automobile imagery is characteristic of Rosenquist’s work. Bold, minimalist and monochrome, with a hint of yellow and cobalt blue, Tube's circular composition became a recurring motif for Rosenquist. Circles appear in the artist’s prints from the late 60s – he was interested in the “circles of confusion”, or the phenomenon of a camera lens being pointed directly at the sun. Lithograph based on Rosenquist’s 1963 painting...
Lithograph
Miles, Pop Art Screenprint by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Miles James Rosenquist, American (1933–2017) Date: 1976 Screenprint with Air Brush, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition of 200 Size: 30 in. x 22 in. (76.2 cm x 55.88 cm) Printer: G...
Screen
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Diver’s Line, State II (Glenn 167-A), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Diver’s Line, State II (Glenn 167-A) Year: 1979 Medium: Etching, aquatint, stencil on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 28/78 Size: 22.75 x 40 ...
Etching, Aquatint, Stencil
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Rouge Pad, State II (Glenn 134-A), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Rouge Pad, State II (Glenn 134-A) Year: 1978 Medium: Etching, aquatint, stencil on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 21/78 Size: 22.75 x 40 inc...
Etching, Aquatint, Stencil
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gravity Feed, State II (Glenn 147-A), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Gravity Feed, State II (Glenn 147-A) Year: 1978 Medium: Etching, aquatint, stencil on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 12/78 Size: 22.75 x 40 ...
Etching, Aquatint, Stencil
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Federal Spending, State II (Glenn 146-A), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Federal Spending, State II (Glenn 146-A) Year: 1978 Medium: Etching, aquatint, stencil on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 30/78 Size: 22.75 x...
Etching, Aquatint, Stencil
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Diver’s Line, State II (Glenn 169), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Diver’s Line, State II (Glenn 169) Year: 1979 Medium: Etching, aquatint, stencil on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 28/78 Size: 22.75 x 40 in...
Etching, Aquatint, Stencil
$3,000
Circles of Confusion, Signed Abstract Pop Art Screenprint by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Phillips, British (1939 - ) Title: Circles of Confusion from 11 Pop Artists Year: 1965 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200, XXII/L Size: 24 ...
Screen
$3,000Sale Price|33% Off
Marco Polo Returns, State II (Glenn 152), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Marco Polo Returns, State II (Glenn 152) Year: 1978 Medium: Etching and pochoir on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 28/78, plus proofs Size: 2...
Etching, Aquatint
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Hot Lake, State II (Glenn 148), James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: James Rosenquist (1933-2017) Title: Hot Lake, State II (Glenn 148) Year: 1978 Medium: Etching and aquatint with pochoir in colors on Pescia Italia paper Edition: 17/78, plus ...
Etching, Aquatint
Cliff Hanger, Pop Art Mixed Media and Etching Print by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
A print by James Rosenquist from 1978. This print is multi-layered with different mediums including etching with aquatint, pochoir and paint. Artist: James Rosenquist, American (19...
Acrylic, Etching, Aquatint
Coin Noir
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this large color lithograph on white Arches cover paper. Signed and numbered 16/100 in pencil, and titled in pencil within the image. Printed by Styria Stud...
Color, Lithograph
Derriere l'etoile
By James Rosenquist
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: James Rosenquist Title: Derriere l'etoile, 1977 Medium: Color Lithograph on Arches Cover Paper Size: 36 1/2 x 74 inches Edition: 74 of 100 Year: 1977 Notes: Hand Signed, Num...
Lithograph
Tide
By James Rosenquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Tide" 1979 is an original colors etching with aquatint on Pescia Italia paper by renown American artist James Rosenquist, 1933-2017. It is hand signed, dated, ti...
Etching, Aquatint
Late 20th century abstract etching yellow ink splatter geometric shapes
By James Rosenquist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Second state in yellow etching of bright abstract stars, by American post-war pop artist James Rosenquist. Signed and dated lower right Titled and edition number 33/78 lower left 17...
Etching
Vintage James Rosenquist poster MOCA Chicago 1972 neon yellow pink chrome
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
An inverted car, gleaming in chrome, speeds through sumptuous layers of pink, translucent yellow, and a veil of lacy, flower-like shapes. Across the top, the artist’s name is splashe...
Offset
"Pyramid Between Two Dry Lakes, " Pop Art Etching & Aquatint by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Pyramid Between Two Dry Lakes" is an original etching and aquatint by James Rosenquist. The artist signed the piece lower right and wrote the title and edition number (56/78) in the...
Etching, Aquatint
$8,800
"Black Triangle in Color, " Etching and Aquatint signed by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
An etching/aquatint by American artist James Rosenquist. This is #69 from the edition of 78. Signed lower right. Titled and numbered lower right. 17 3/4" x 35 3/4" art 29" x 46 1/4"...
Etching, Aquatint
"Black Triangle, " Black Pop Art Etching signed by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Black Triangle" is an original black etching by Pop artist James Rosenquist. The artist signed the piece lower right, wrote the title and edition number (72/78) lower left, and "2nd State" lower center. This piece is part of Rosenquist's "Tripartite" series, where he divides the composition into three juxtaposed images. This piece features a rocking chair and rocking horse, an irregular circle with a flower within, and a folded American flag...
Etching
Star Ladder (2nd State)
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color etching and aquatint on Pescia Italia white wove paper. Signed, dated, inscribed "2 state" and numbered 10/78 in pencil. Printed by Aripeka, Ltd....
Color, Etching, Aquatint
While the Earth Revolves at Night, Pop Art Etching by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: James Rosenquist, American (1933 - ) Title: While the Earth Revolves at Night Year: 1982 Medium: Etching with Aquatint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 59 Image Size: ...
Etching, Aquatint
$1,995
James Rosenquist Etching Pochoir, Signed, 1978, Black Star (Orange 2nd State)
By James Rosenquist
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: James Rosenquist Title: Black Star (Orange 2nd State) Medium: Etching with pochoir Year: 1978 Edition: 71/78 Sheet Size: 17 1/2" x 36" Signed: Signed, dated, numbered and tit...
Etching
"Process: An Exhibition and Sale of International Prints"
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
James Rosenquist "Process: An Exhibition and Sale of International Prints" Sponsored by the Women's Committee to the Art Gallery & The London Public Library and Art Museum, London, O...
Offset