The “I’d Rather Drown” poster for MoMA is based on Roy Lichtenstein’s 1963 painting Drowning Girl, one of the most iconic works of Pop Art. The original painting, held in the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, depicts a woman submerged in turbulent water with the dramatic thought bubble, “I don’t care! I’d rather sink—than call Brad for help!” Inspired by romance comic book art, Lichtenstein used bold outlines, flat colors, and Ben-Day dots to mimic mass-produced printing while transforming it into high art. The MoMA poster, produced in the 1980s for a Lichtenstein retrospective, captures this powerful image and has become a sought-after collector’s piece. Often titled “I’d Rather Drown” after the painting’s dialogue, the poster embodies Lichtenstein’s witty commentary on love, drama, and the emotional depth hidden in pop culture imagery.