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Beautiful and White Flowers
By David Hockney
Beautiful and White Flowers [Tokyo 58] is an etching and aquatint of two men at home. This print is one of thirteen etchings created for Illustrations for Fourteen Poems from C.P. Cavafy, based on sketches that are seen as some of Hockney’s most accomplished with his extremely efficient and eloquent line work.
Singed, dated 66 and numbered in pencil, this print is a proof aside from the edition of 75.
Print plate measures 34.5 x 22.3 cm. Print sheet measures 64 x 51.5 cm.
Framed. Overall frame measures 70.4 x 57 cm.
David Hockney, born in 1937, is a prolific 20th-century British artist renowned for his diverse exploration of painting, printmaking, drawing, videography, and digital art. His iconic style, marked by warmth and vibrant colors, delves into still life, portraits, landscapes, and personal themes like sexuality. In 2018, his “Portrait of an Artist” set a record, selling for $90 million.
