David Hockney | Study for the Stage, Drawing for Le Rossignol (Ivor Stravinsky)
In 1966, Hockney was invited to produce set designs for Ubu Roi at London’s Royal Court Theatre. Then followed him designing eleven operas over the course of seventeen years, often consisting of brightly coloured sets that clash against each other.
One of his most notable designs were those for the Stravinsky Triple Bill in 1981 commissioned by the Met. Made up of Le Sacre du Printemps, Le Rossignol and Oedipus Rex, the sets had a quick turnaround and were produced ready for their debut in the same year.
This framed crayon and watercolour on paper is an original study created by Hockney during the production of his stage for Le Rossignol, also known as The Nightingale. It features his distinct and playful use of colour and is a rare example of an original drawing by Hockney.
Details: 1981 Crayon and watercolour on paper 35.6 x 43.3 cm Signed with the artist's initials and dated 'DH. 1981' in the lower right Framed Accompanied by a gallery Certificate of Authenticity
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