Homage To Michelangelo
Homage To Michelangelo
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Intaglio
Edition size: 200
Year: 1975
Size: H 78cm x W 99cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| November 2023 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2023 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| May 2023 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Sweden | |||
| February 2023 | Chiswick Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2022 | SBI Art Auction | Japan | |||
| April 2022 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
This signed print by British artist David Hockney was released in an edition of 200 and belongs to the artist’s Influences series. It depicts two women walking past a wall adorned with gestural studies of works by Italian High Renaissance artist Michelangelo, a source of great inspiration for Hockney.
This signed print, entitled Homage To Michelangelo (1975), is by much-loved British artist David Hockney. Created using etching and aquatint printmaking techniques, it was released in an edition of 200 and belongs to the artist’s Influences series. It depicts two expressionless women as they walk towards one another, clutching a newspaper and a handbag, respectively. Behind the women, studies of works by Italian High Renaissance artist, Michelangelo, have been gesturally inscribed into an un-inked area resembling a wall, which engenders a stark light-dark contrast with the pair’s drab clothes. Literary references permeate the print, with the words ‘in the room’ and ‘THE WOMEN come and go talking of Michelangelo’ appearing on the wall in a coded reference to T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’. The cross-hatched ground upon which the two women walk evokes the rigid forms of Hockney’s set designs for a 1975 showing of The Rake’s Progress, as seen in his poster print, An Exhibit Of Costumes (1975). This print was produced in order to feature in the portfolio Omaggio a Michelangelo, published in 1975 to mark what would be Michelangelo’s 500th birthday, and featuring artworks from the likes of André Masson, Henry Moore and Eduardo Paolozzi. A copy of the print has hung on the Second Floor of the British Library in London for many years.
British-born artist David Hockney is a kaleidoscopic force in the art world. Born in 1937, Hockney's vibrant palette and innovative techniques have left an indelible mark on contemporary art. A pioneer of the British Pop Art movement in the 1960s, he seamlessly transitioned through various styles, from photo collages to vivid landscapes. Renowned for his exploration of light and space, Hockney's versatility extends to painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design. A captivating storyteller, his works often capture the essence of modern life with a playful yet profound touch. With a career spanning decades, Hockney remains an enduring visionary in the ever-evolving art world.
