 Lichtenstein 's method entailed " strengthening of the formal aspects of the composition , a stylization of motif , and a ' freezing ' of both emotion and actions " . Although comic @-@ book panels depict a moment in time , Drowning Girl is borrowed from an example of a comic @-@ book panel depiction of a moment relatively more " pregnant " with <unk> and future @-@ dependent drama than most moments . This work also marks a phase in Lichtenstein 's career when many of his works were given present @-@ participial titles such as Sleeping Girl , Crying Girl and Blonde Waiting , which accentuates the works ' " relation to process and action . " According to The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art , during this phase of Lichtenstein 's career " a constant if restrained and a gentle sense of humor contribute just as much to the cheerful lightness of Lichtenstein 's work as the balanced , completely harmonious composition . " 
