David Hockney ’s  Gold (1969) is a signed etching and aquatint from the celebrated series Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm , widely regarded as one of the most important graphic projects of his early career. This fine art print visualizes a key moment from the tale of Rumpelstilzchen, where strands of straw appear to descend and transform into shimmering gold, rendered through Hockney’s precise yet delicate linework. Rather than illustrating the narrative literally, Hockney distills the scene into a conceptual image, using fine etched marks and subtle tonal variation to suggest movement, transformation, and luminosity. The restrained composition reflects his interest in clarity, storytelling, and the expressive potential of printmaking. Created as part of a group of 39 etchings, this limited edition print belongs to a series inspired by six Grimm fairy tales that captivated Hockney since childhood. The project is notable for its intellectual rigor and its balance between literary reference and visual abstraction. Executed on handmade paper and issued in a limited edition of 100, hand-signed and numbered in pencil, Gold is a highly collectible example of David Hockney’s graphic work and a significant piece of contemporary printmaking history.