House I is a sculpture by Roy Lichtenstein."House I, (sculpture)". SIRIS It has an illusion, which makes it appear inside out, or normally, depending on which way the viewer sees it.
It is located at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden."House I", Roy Lichtenstein, American, 1923-1997 , National Gallery of Art Sculpture GardenWaymarking
It was constructed of painted aluminum, modeled in 1996 and constructed in 1999.
Among his last works, it was a part of the House series (Lichtenstein). House II was shown at the Venice Biennale in 1997,"Chronology" , Lichtenstein Foundation and House III was shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art."Roy Lichtenstein Roof", Metropolitan Museum
Illusion The house uses optical illusion to play with perspective. To appreciate the full effect, one must walk at a steady rate along the arc of the sidewalk that runs in front of and nearly perpendicular to the sculpture. Turning the head to one side, facing the sculpture, the house will appear to be spinning in space.
See also 1996 in art List of public art in Washington, D.C., Ward 2
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Roy Lichtenstein’s Optical Illusion Sculpture "The Deceptive House of Roy Lichtenstein" Virtual Globetrotting