A history of pictures by david hockney and martin gayford. Wallace stevens, the man with the blue guitar excerpt the man bent over his guitar, a shearsman of sorts. Reads the man with the blue guitar, by wallace stevens and makes a suite of 20 etchings to illustrate this theme. At present, hockney is one of the most expensive living artists to be sold at auction. David hockneys most popular book is secret knowledge. The blue guitar has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Hockney continues to work on images to accompany the book length poem, the man with the blue guitar 1937, by modernist poet wallace stevens american, 18791955, recommended to him by henry geldzahler on fire island the previous summer.
This catalogue documents the publication of the blue guitar, a group of etchings by david hockney, accompanied here by a poem of wallace stevens the man with the blue guitar. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This frontispiece to the portfolio clearly enunciates hockneys dual inspirations for his blue guitar suite. Oct 19, 2016 martin gayford is hockneys partner in this magic flight of a book and he does a good job of playing the normal one. Nov 21, 2017 wallace stevens, the man with the blue guitar excerpt the man bent over his guitar, a shearsman of sorts. Available for sale from goldmark gallery, david hockney, a bigger book 2016, hardcover, 50 x 70 cm 19. The front cover was a whimsical drawing with archaic poetic terms such as forsooth, twas, alasalack and thither graffitied onto walls, suit jackets and boots. The portfolio contains twenty etchings drawn by the artist in london in the autumn of 1976 and spring of 1977page 51. Jan 22, 2010 the blue guitar david hockney spent the summer of 1976 on fire island, new york, with art curator henry geldzahler and poet christopher isherwood, reading the poems of wallace stevens. David hockney, english painter, draftsman, printmaker, photographer, and stage designer whose works were characterized by economy of technique, a preoccupation with light, and a frank mundane realism derived from pop art and photography. This very beautiful and collectible book, published by the petersburg press in october 1977 on lovely textured paper, fuses art with poetry. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price. A catalogue of david hockney etchings from the famous blue guitar.
The work of art is printed in colors on inveresk mouldmade wove paper. David hockney the old guitarist from the blue guitar 1976. David hockney has 58 books on goodreads with 10010 ratings. What this book adds to the mix is the depth of art historical. The guitar is the artists talisman and can only be strummed by the gifted. David hockney the blue guitar monthly exhibition fine. Born in bradford england on the 9th july 1937 david hockney was interested in art from a very early age, and was an admirer of fragonard, picasso and matisse. Etchings by david hockney who was inspired by wallace stevens who was inspired by pablo picasso wallace stevens, david hockney on. Dec 12, 2016 david hockney, a bigger book, published by taschen, looks at the long career of the pop colorist through largescale reproductions of his art, including rarely seen student works, like this collage selfportrait from 1954. Brighten up your home with david hockney art prints. A bigger book image 1 a bigger book is presented on a marc newson bookstand. Aug 19, 2012 christopher simon sykess david hockney. David hockney paintings for sale david hockney art value. He was a brilliant draughtsman, the bestknown painter of his generation, and gained international success from his midtwenties.
The blue guitar, gallery one, state university, san jose oct 26nov 18. Martin gayford is hockneys partner in this magic flight of a book and he does a good job of playing the normal one. Etchings by david hockney who was inspired by wallace stevens who. David hockney, getlerpall gallery, new york may 17jun 25. A bigger splash, 1967 selfportrait with blue guitar, 1977 portrait of an artist pool with two figures, 1972. Official works by david hockney including exhibitions, resources and contact information. Brighten up your home with david hockney art prints add a new piece of art to your home in the form of a david hockney art print from this great range. The blue guitar david hockney spent the summer of 1976 on fire island, new york, with art curator henry geldzahler and poet christopher isherwood, reading the poems of wallace stevens.
David hockney made in april 1977 limited edition print. David hockney blue guitar by goldmark gallery issuu. David hockney self portrait with blue guitar pop art new york british. In the catalogue each etching faces an excerpt from the poem the man with the blue guitar, by wallace stevens. Hockney created the images to accompany the book length poem, the man with the blue guitar 1937, by modernist american poet wallace stevens 1879. Creates 24 original pages for his book, david hockney. In 1976 hockney produced a suite of twenty etchings entitled the blue guitar. David hockney was born in bradford, yorkshire in 1937. The portfolio contains 20 etchings by the artist in london in the autumn of 1976 and spring of 1977. Etchings by david hockney who was inspired by wallace stevens who was inspired by pablo picasso by wallace stevens and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hockney created the etchings to accompany the booklength poem by modernist american poet wallace stevens 18791955 which the created. Etchings by david hockney, who was inspired by wallace stevens, who was inspired by pablo picasso was published both as a print portfolio and a book. Auction 351 lot 8 david hockney the blue guitar, 1976 sold.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. After an initial series of ink drawings, hockney progressed into colored etchingsa technique he learned in paris working with aldo crommelynck, pablo picassos printer. The blue guitar david hockney spent the summer of 1976 on fire island, new york, with art curator henry geldzahler and poet christopher isherwood, reading the poems of. The beloved british artist is the subject of a massive new book, david hockney.
David hockneys guide to keeping your eyes fresh in an. Aug 27, 2019 the guitar is the artists talisman and can only be strummed by the gifted. The fifth of six children his parents encouraged his artistic experimentation. David hockney, by christopher simon sykes the new york. Etchings by david hockney who was inspired by wallace stevens. He studied at the local art college and at the royal college of art in london, where he was awarded the gold medal. Hockney created the images to accompany the booklength poem, the man with the blue guitar 1937, by modernist american poet wallace stevens. David hockney the blue guitar 1 19761977 available.
Oct 09, 2016 david hockneys guide to keeping your eyes fresh in an instagram world. David hockney studied art in england before going to the u. David hockney the blue guitar 1 19761977 available for. His books include hockney by hockney 1976, david hockney spent the summer of 1976 on fire island, new york, with art curator henry geldzahler and poet christopher isherwood, reading the poems of wallace stevens. His career was launched on the crest of the pop art wave and his work and.
This catalogue documents the publication of the blue guitar a group of etchings by david hockney. Notable works included portrait of an artist pool with two figures 1972. He published several series of graphic works in book form and also achieved international prominence as a stageset designer for the opera and. Hockney created the images to accompany the booklength poem, the man with the blue guitar 1937, by modernist american poet wallace stevens 18791955. Add a new piece of art to your home in the form of a david hockney art print from this great range. Limited to 9,000 copies, the book, signed by david hockney, is a stunning visual history of the artists oeuvre. Etchings by david hockney who was inspired by wallace stevens who was inspired by pablo picasso hardcover january 1, 1977 by wallace stevens author, david hockney artist. The blue guitar portfolio contains twenty etchings drawn by david hockney in london in the autumn of 1976 and spring of 1977.
Hockney completed this playful suite of images at the studio of aldo crommelynck who had earlier worked as a printmaker for picasso, masson, and miro. Buy the blue guitar by david hockney illustrator, wallace stevens online at alibris. David hockney, still life blue guitar, 4th april 1982 artvue. The blue guitar, frontispiece from the blue guitar, 19761977 etching 20 12 x18 in. They said, you have a blue guitar, you do not play things as they. Selfportrait with blue guitar, 1977 by david hockney. David hockney attended bradford school of art 19537 and royal college of art 195962, where he was awarded a gold medal and the guinness award for etching. In selfportrait with blue guitar, 1977, hockney clearly nods to pablo picasso while staying true to his signature pop style. The portfolio comprising 20 etching in colors and imprint.
A rakes progress is the engaging if breezy first volume of a projected twopart book. David hockney a bigger book 2016 available for sale artsy. The portfolio contains twenty etchings drawn by the artist in london in the autumn of 1976 and spring of 1977. Nov 15, 2015 david hockney still life blue guitar, 4th april 1982 polariods composites the still life blue guitar, 1982 is a composite polaroids of david hockney. David hockney a bigger book 2016 available for sale. Drawings and prints, wolverhampton art gallery oct 129. All images and site content copyright 2020 david hockney all. Parade 1977 by david hockney limited edition print etching 18. The david hockney sumo on a marc newson bookstand, with the four art edition ipad drawing prints. Composite polaroids is the creation of a patchwork to make a composite image by using varying numbers of polaroid snaps of a single subject. After a series of ink drawings, hockney progresses nestedinto colored etchings, a technique he learned in paris working. David hockney british contemporary art for sale 43 listings. Gayford is the more knowledgeable about the history of painting but hockney. This catalog documents the publication of the blue guitar, a group of etchings by david hockney, accompanied here by the poem of wallace stevens the man with the blue guitar.
He especially loved the long poem entitled the man with the blue guitar, which had been inspired by picassos painting the old. Collection museum of modern art, ludwig foundation, vienna. David hockney is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, and his works are hugely popular among collectors. David hockneys guide to keeping your eyes fresh in an instagram world. Taschens sumosized publication david hockney, a bigger book is a defining hockney monograph, by which the artist wishes to be remembered. Mixed media free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Hockney created the images to accompany the book length poem, the man with the blue guitar 1937, by modernist american poet wallace stevens 18791955. Etchings by david hockney who was inspired by wallace stevens who was inspired by pablo picasso.
David hockney, om, ch, ra born 9 july 1937 is a british painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer. David hockney, by christopher simon sykes the new york times. The blue guitar by david hockney illustrator, wallace. This work is plate number 1 from the blue guitar portfolio which consisted of 20 etchings. The blue guitar etchings by david hockney who was inspired by wallace stevens who was inspired by pablo picasso. Catalogue of 20 etchings by hockney, drawn between 19671977 and published in a limited edition 200 signed by the artist. As an important contributor to the pop art movement of the 1960s, he is considered one of the most influential british artists of the 20th century.
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