Rapunzel Growing In The Garden
Rapunzel Growing In The Garden
Signed Print
David Hockney
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45 x 32cm, Edition of 100, Etching
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Rapunzel Growing In The Garden is an etching and aquatint created by David Hockney in 1969. This print is part of Hockney's Illustrations For Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm series. The work depicts Rapunzel in a tower, surrounded by a garden setting. It was published by Petersburg Press and printed by The Print Shop, Amsterdam, in an edition of 400 unsigned prints.
Hockney's etching showcases his distinctive approach to storytelling through visual art. The composition centres on Rapunzel gazing from a tower window, with a garden occupying the foreground. Hockney employs fine lines to create intricate details in the foliage and architecture, while the aquatint technique allows for subtle tonal variations, enhancing the depth and atmosphere of the scene.
The Brothers Grimm series, comprising 39 etchings, represents Hockney's exploration of traditional narratives through a contemporary lens. In Rapunzel Growing In The Garden, Hockney captures a moment of anticipation in the fairy tale, focusing on the character's confinement and the lush world beyond her reach.The sparse background and careful use of negative space draw attention to the central figures, a technique Hockney often employed to emphasise key elements in his compositions. This approach creates a sense of isolation that echoes Rapunzel's predicament in the story.