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David Hockney — Jungle Boy
David Hockney

Jungle Boy

A striking etching and aquatint rendered in bold black and red, *Jungle Boy* reflects David Hockney's masterful command of printmaking and his characteristic blend of wit and graphic elegance. The limited two-color palette creates a vivid tension, with the rich red tones playing dynamically against the deep black lines etched into the Arches paper. The generous full margins frame the composition with a refined restraint, inviting the viewer to contemplate Hockney's confident, expressive mark-making.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in black and red, on Arches paper, with full margins,

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October 28, 2014

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David Hockney, Jungle Boy

A striking etching and aquatint rendered in bold black and red, *Jungle Boy* reflects David Hockney's masterful command of printmaking and his characteristic blend of wit and graphic elegance. The limited two-color palette creates a vivid tension, with the rich red tones playing dynamically against the deep black lines etched into the Arches paper. The generous full margins frame the composition with a refined restraint, inviting the viewer to contemplate Hockney's confident, expressive mark-making.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in black and red, on Arches paper, with full margins,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Black And Red, Male Artist, British Artist, Printmaking, Jungle Theme, Pop Art, Figurative Art, Etching and Aquatint, Celebrated Modern Master, Playful Mood

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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