Artworks associated with “Serenade”

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  • The Blue Guitar

    David Hockney

    1976-1977

    Softground etching and aquatint in red and blue on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.1

    Not on view
  • The image depicts a clean, rectangular shape on a beige background with subtle, straight and curved lines adding texture. The composition has an abstract quality, with faint lines blending into the backdrop. In the center-right, the words "THE BLUE GUITAR" are embossed.

    The Blue Guitar

    David Hockney, Petersburg Press

    1977

    Portfolio with 20 etchings and double-sided title page  Accession ID  1991.60.1-20

    Not on view
  • This print shows an elderly person playing guitar. The person is seated and wearing loose-fitting clothing. They appear to have a gaunt face and a bald head. The individual is barefoot and has one leg crossed over the other, with their head bent down and one shoulder raised up. Their skin is pale blue, and the background and the guitar are in darker shades of blue. Surrounding this central print is a background with decorative elements in orange and green. Text on the top and bottom reads, "PABLO PICASSO Spanish 1881" and "THE OLD GUITARIST 1903."

    The Old Guitarist

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching and aquatint in blue, red, and green (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.2

    Not on view
  • The image features a collection of geometric shapes and lines, with strong red and blue hues intersecting to form an abstract composition. In the center, there is an outline of a human figure composed of angular lines and polygons, extending an arm towards a table. The table is depicted with a curved cloth, set with a bottle, a wine glass, and a plate. Another figure, sketched with curved lines and lighter shades, stands on the opposite side of the table, holding what looks like a basket of loaves. Above, the intersecting lines create a grid-like pattern.

    Figures with Still Life

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching, softground etching, and drypoint in red and blue (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.10

    Not on view
  • The image includes abstract shapes formed by wavy blue lines resembling a guitar's body. The shapes are filled with scattered splashes and dots in blue and red. A block of text is displayed upside down across the image. The composition may bring to mind a child's craft project or doodling, creating a playful and irregular pattern. The reversed text contributes to the abstract quality, and the overall setup suggests an experimental art piece combining structure and randomness.

    Made in April

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Softground etching and aquatint in red and blue (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.11

    Not on view
  • The image shows a large rectangular shape with diagonal lines enclosing an abstract green form resembling a creature with rounded head and limbs. To the right, there is a sketch of a human figure next to an abstract sculpture. The background is a blue wash, and on the far right, intersecting lines suggest a curtain.

    A Picture of Ourselves

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching and aquatint in red, blue, and green (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.12

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of various abstract elements and a minimalist portrait outline. The image features a simplified line drawing of a male figure on the right, sitting with one arm crossed. Above him is an arrangement of abstract shapes and lines, including a guitar-like form with blue lines, and playful curved blue strokes. Below the guitar are colorful blotches in green, yellow, red, and blue, with different hatching and shading techniques used to complement each color. The bottom of the drawing has horizontal lines, a patch of black scribbles, and lines radiating out.

    The Poet

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching and aquatint in red, blue, green, yellow, and black (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.13

    Not on view
  • The image features abstract shapes and lines. A horizontal red paintbrush line sprawls across the top. Straight and curved lines on the left resemble a curtain or drapery. Faint green lines in the upper right corner suggest a bottle and spilled liquid. Dark blue hatched lines and spirals center the image like a dense brushstroke. An outlined face within a red rectangular frame is beside the dark blue cluster. The image conveys a sense of organized chaos with artistic tools and subjects in an abstract tableau.

    Etching is the Subject

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching, softground etching and aquatint in red, blue, and green (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.14

    Not on view
  • The image displays a combination of curved and straight lines forming an abstract composition. In the forefront, there is a circular set of lines resembling a chair next to a square table with a fruit bowl. The background consists of overlapping blue and orange lines creating a textured grid. The twisting shapes suggest movement, and there is a green grid pattern resembling a garden trellis on the right. These elements come together to form an abstract representation open to various interpretations.

    Tick it, Tock it, Turn it True

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching, softground etching, and aquatint in red, blue, green, and black (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.15

    Not on view
  • The artwork features a series of vertical lines with vivid colors like red, blue, yellow, green, and black resembling dripping paint. To the left, there's a large shape resembling a covered mound or a cloaked figure, alongside a line drawing of a plant emanating from a structured geometric container, which connects to an image of a potted plant. On the right, a lightly sketched hand shape appears to hold a pair of cloud-like forms. The abstract composition combines vibrant colors and delicate outlines with recognizable everyday objects.

    I Say They Are

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching and aquatint in red, blue, yellow, green, and black (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.16

    Not on view
  • The image displays two large, vertical mirror-like panels with diagonal lines and reflections placed in the center, and a brightly colored rug with a fringed edge in the foreground. The color palette contains vibrant red, orange, green, yellow, and blue, accented by areas of white space. The panels are positioned centrally, with the rug lying flat across the bottom. Above the panels, bursts of color extend outwards at the top, while lines and shapes appear behind and reflect on the mirrored surfaces, including the outline of a guitar and a vase.

    On it May Stay His Eye

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching, softground etching, and aquatint in red, blue, green, and yellow (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.17

    Not on view
  • The image depicts various abstract shapes and lines, including a rectangular table with legs shaped like human legs, a green head with flowing lines suggesting hair, and a cluster of curved and straight lines floating above. Geometric shapes like a sphere, pyramid, and cylinder rest on pedestals below the abstract scene. Each element is defined with different colored lines.

    A Moving Still Life

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching, softground etching, and aquatint in red, blue, green, and yellow (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.18

    Not on view

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