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Felicite Sleeping, With Parrot - Signed Print by David Hockney 1974 - MyArtBroker

Felicite Sleeping, With Parrot
Signed Print

David Hockney

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Medium: Intaglio

Edition size: 100

Year: 1974

Size: H 22cm x W 24cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Meaning & Analysis

Hockney’s subject, Felicite, is executed in black and white, whilst the parrot perched atop her hand is vividly coloured with greens, yellows and reds, a bright contrast to the monochromatic sleeping woman. This etching was inspired by Gustave Flaubert’s A Simple Heart, in which Flaubert writes about the imagined life of a servant girl. In this novella, Madame Aubain inherits a parrot, Loulou, from a friend. But, on finding the bird a nuisance, she gives him to Felicite to care for. It is this narrative that inspired Hockney’s etching. ​​Hockney has the ability to capture the subtleties of his subjects’ expressions. Hockney lends a distinctive energy to each sitter, capturing something innate to their characters, rendered even when his pencil captures them as they sleep.

Hockney claimed he began etching whilst studying at the Royal College: “In actual fact, I started etching there as I hadn’t any money, I hadn’t any paint”. Drawing and printing were to form the basis of his future art. After 1962, Hockney no longer drew self-portraits, but drew those who surrounded him.

  • 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.

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