David Hockney
Rue de Seine, 1971-72
Etching with aquatint on J. Green mould-made paper
89 x 70.5 cm.
35 x 27 3/4 in.
35 x 27 3/4 in.
Edition of 150
Signed and dated in pencil
Excellent condition
Framed
Excellent condition
Framed
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Rue de Seine is a 1972 etching by David Hockney that captures the intimate atmosphere of a Parisian apartment with a view of the street, likely the titular Rue de...
Rue de Seine is a 1972 etching by David Hockney that captures the intimate atmosphere of a Parisian apartment with a view of the street, likely the titular Rue de Seine.
Hockney employs the etching medium to create a rich sense of depth. Beyond the doors, he intricately details the wrought-iron balcony and the Parisian architecture, subtly less defined to enhance the illusion of distance, contrasting with the more vividly rendered tulips in the foreground.
The scene prominently features a vase of tulips, gently arching towards the floor. The vase, adorned with a goldfish motif, evokes the spirit of Henri Matisse’s interiors, such as Interior with a Goldfish Bowl (1914), which similarly frames a view of Parisian streets through a window. Despite the absence of colour, Hockney skillfully conveys the play of light within the print, suggesting the dark curtains, the vibrant pink of the tulips, and the blue sky outside.
Hockney’s etching techniques in Rue de Seine enhance its depth and realism, making it a distinct and evocative piece in his oeuvre.
Hockney employs the etching medium to create a rich sense of depth. Beyond the doors, he intricately details the wrought-iron balcony and the Parisian architecture, subtly less defined to enhance the illusion of distance, contrasting with the more vividly rendered tulips in the foreground.
The scene prominently features a vase of tulips, gently arching towards the floor. The vase, adorned with a goldfish motif, evokes the spirit of Henri Matisse’s interiors, such as Interior with a Goldfish Bowl (1914), which similarly frames a view of Parisian streets through a window. Despite the absence of colour, Hockney skillfully conveys the play of light within the print, suggesting the dark curtains, the vibrant pink of the tulips, and the blue sky outside.
Hockney’s etching techniques in Rue de Seine enhance its depth and realism, making it a distinct and evocative piece in his oeuvre.
Provenance
Dreweatts, 2023This work was published in May 1972 and was one of three original editions donated by the artists, Jim Dine, Richard Hamilton and David Hockney in aid of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Release.
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