Description:

DAVID HOCKNEY (British, born 1937)
The Bell Tower 1969
(From Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm series)
etching, ed. 9/100
signed lower right: David Hockney
editioned lower left
26 x 16cm (image); 54 x 45cm (frame)

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Adelaide

OTHER NOTES:
Another example of this print is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.

David Hockney's illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm are a testament to his artistic vision and his deep connection to the tales he loved as a child. The series, published in 1970, consists of 39 etchings that capture the essence of the stories with a simple, direct, and straightforward style. Hockney's etchings are not only a visual treat but also a reflection of his artistic influences and his ability to reinterpret traditional narratives.

  • Provenance: Private collection, Adelaide
  • Dimensions: 26 x 16cm (image); 54 x 45cm (frame)
  • Medium: etching, ed. 9/100
  • Notes: Another example of this print is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.

    David Hockney's illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm are a testament to his artistic vision and his deep connection to the tales he loved as a child. The series, published in 1970, consists of 39 etchings that capture the essence of the stories with a simple, direct, and straightforward style. Hockney's etchings are not only a visual treat but also a reflection of his artistic influences and his ability to reinterpret traditional narratives.

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