Celia Looks [special proof]

started 1980, published 1995

David Hockney

Associated Names
David Hockney

Artist, British, 1937 - 2026

James Reid

Printer, American, born 1948

Robert Meyer

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows a partial illustration of a person's face and hand in a sketch style. The face is in profile view, emphasizing the eyes, nose, and lips. The person rests their chin on one hand. The sketch features minimalistic lines with a hint of curly hair. The person's expression is neutral, with defined eyes and slightly pursed lips. There are no details about clothing or surrounding objects. The background is a plain, light beige color. At the bottom of the paper, there is handwriting, indicating a signature, date "1980," and the annotation "S.P 1/X."
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 2016 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1650.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 23.73. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: S.P. I/X; lower right in graphite: David Hockney 80; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: DH80-980

Markings

embossed lower center: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles

Wikidata ID

Q77258590

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