Wayne Sleep
Wayne Sleep
Signed Print
David Hockney
38 x 36cm, Edition of 30, Etching, 1969
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Meaning & Analysis
Wayne Sleep is an etching created by David Hockney in 1969. This artwork depicts a portrait of the dancer Wayne Sleep, rendered in black ink on Crisbrook handmade paper. Measuring 245 x 245 mm (plate size) and 376 x 360 mm (sheet size), the piece is part of a limited edition of 30, with an additional ten artist's proofs. Maurice Payne printed the edition in London, and each piece is signed and numbered by Hockney.
Hockney's Wayne Sleep demonstrates his proficiency in etching, a printmaking technique where lines are carved into a metal plate and filled with ink. The portrait captures Sleep's distinctive curly hair and expressive features through intricate linework. In this particular piece, Hockney employs a range of line weights, from delicate, barely visible marks to bold, confident strokes, creating a sense of depth and texture that brings Sleep's visage to life.
Wayne Sleep, a prominent British dancer and choreographer, was a recurring subject in Hockney's work during this period. The dynamic quality of the lines in this etching reflects Hockney's interest in capturing movement, a fitting approach for portraying a dancer. The composition focuses solely on Sleep's head and shoulders, drawing attention to the subject's penetrating gaze and distinctive facial features.
