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David Hockney — Home, from Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm
David Hockney

Home, from Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm

A delicate etching by David Hockney, this work captures a simple yet evocative depiction of home rendered through his characteristically playful and precise linework. Created as part of his celebrated series of illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm, the print reflects Hockney's ability to distill narrative and atmosphere into spare, elegant compositions. Printed on Hodgkinson handmade wove paper watermarked 'DH / PP,' the work exemplifies the artist's deep engagement with the craft of printmaking.

Medium
Etching, on Hodgkinson handmade wove paper watermarked 'DH / PP', the full sheet.

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April 24, 2018

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David Hockney, Home, from Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm

A delicate etching by David Hockney, this work captures a simple yet evocative depiction of home rendered through his characteristically playful and precise linework. Created as part of his celebrated series of illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm, the print reflects Hockney's ability to distill narrative and atmosphere into spare, elegant compositions. Printed on Hodgkinson handmade wove paper watermarked 'DH / PP,' the work exemplifies the artist's deep engagement with the craft of printmaking.

Medium
Etching, on Hodgkinson handmade wove paper watermarked 'DH / PP', the full sheet.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Limited Edition Print, Established Master, Narrative Art, Etching, British Artist, Printmaking, Fairy Tale, Book Illustration, Fairy Tale Illustration, Pop Art, Handmade Paper, Figurative Art, Illustration, Established Artist, Black and White

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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