The Tower Had One Window; Straw on the Left, Gold on the Right; and Pleading for the Child, plates 16, 36 and 37 from Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm

These three etchings by David Hockney are part of his celebrated suite of illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm, showcasing his masterful command of the printmaking medium. Employing a combination of traditional etching, aquatint, and soft-ground etching techniques, Hockney captures the otherworldly atmosphere of the fairy tale narratives with delicate line work and subtle tonal variation. Printed on specially watermarked Hodgkinson hand-made wove paper, the works reflect the artist's meticulous attention to craft and his deep engagement with the literary source material.