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David Hockney — Homage to Michelangelo, from Omaggio a Michelangelo
David Hockney

Homage to Michelangelo, from Omaggio a Michelangelo

A bold composition rendered in black and red etching and aquatint, this work by David Hockney pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Michelangelo through expressive line and tonal contrast. Hockney's distinctive draftsmanship is evident in the fluid, confident marks that animate the figure, bridging the gap between Renaissance mastery and contemporary printmaking. Printed on Rives BFK paper with full margins, the work possesses an elegant, refined presence that honors its celebrated subject.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in black and red, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.

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Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection

April 18, 2017

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David Hockney, Homage to Michelangelo, from Omaggio a Michelangelo

A bold composition rendered in black and red etching and aquatint, this work by David Hockney pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Michelangelo through expressive line and tonal contrast. Hockney's distinctive draftsmanship is evident in the fluid, confident marks that animate the figure, bridging the gap between Renaissance mastery and contemporary printmaking. Printed on Rives BFK paper with full margins, the work possesses an elegant, refined presence that honors its celebrated subject.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in black and red, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Black And Red, Renaissance Influence, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, British Artist, Printmaking, Homage And Tribute, Figurative Art, Etching and Aquatint

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Collected by

Jonathan Murray, Alex Capecelatro, Richard Caswell, Sebastián In Situ, John McNally, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Andrew P. Cooper, Lisa Rembrandt, Art Institute of Chicago, Nick Phoenix , Derek Jones