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Varoom!
Varoom! is a 1963 pop art painting by Roy Lichtenstein that depicts an explosion and the onomatopoeic sound that gives it its name.
Background.
In the early- and mid-1960s Lichtenstein produced several of his most notable works, many with themes of war or romance, but others with themes of explosions or brushstrokes. Several of Lichtenstein's large-scale depictions of explosions, such as "Varoom!" are iconic.
"Varoom!" along with "Whaam!" and "Bratatat!" are
among Lichtenstein's most recognizable onomatopoeic works and was in a sense part of Lichtenstein's response to action painting.
Lichtenstein's list of aeronautically themed works is extensive. "Varoom!" is an explosion that is regarded as part of that theme. "Varoom!", which depicts an instantaneous explosion, is composed of the primary colors presented over a light dotted background. Black and white specs add crackle to the composition. The block-lettered text, "VAROOM!", stands out, giving a title to