David Hockney Vintage 1978 Tyler Graphics Lithograph Print " Day Pool With Three Blues ( Paper Pool #7 ) "

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This David Hockney rare vintage 1978 iconic Tyler Graphics preview announcement collector's lithograph print " Day Pool with Three Blues … Read more This David Hockney rare vintage 1978 iconic Tyler Graphics preview announcement collector's lithograph print " Day Pool with Three Blues ( Paper Pool #7 ) ", is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The rare authentic vintage lithograph print is published by the venerable famous fine art printer Tyler Graphics Ltd., printed in 1978 in an unnumbered limited edition as a preview announcement of The " Paper Pools " group of works created by Hockney in 1978. It features an iconic artwork image by Hockney titled " Day Pool with Three Blues ( Paper Pool #7 ) ".

David Hockney ( B. 1937 ) is an English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer. He is an important contributor to The Pop Art Movement of the 1960's. He is considered one of the most influential British artists of The 20th Century. His artworks have commanded greater popular acclaim than any other Contemporary British artist. The Pop Art Expressionist style artworks have been the subject of more than 400 solo exhibitions. Art works by Hockney are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

Kenneth E. Tyler is considered by many to be the most accomplished Contemporary master printer and publisher. He is an arts educator and prominent figure in the American Postwar revival of fine art limited edition printmaking. His technically advanced expertise and willingness to experiment on a bold scale drew many famous and influential artists to his workshops, among them David Hockney, Frank Stella, Helen Frankenthaler, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns.

On a visit to Tyler's workshop in 1978, Hockney discovered paper pulp. After some experimentation he found that he could pigment and " paint " with this medium. The " Paper Pools " are a group of 95 paper pulp works created during a three month period of collaboration in 1978. Hockney concentrated on the Tyler swimming pool, he photographed, sketched, and studied it. Recording the water's light qualities and how they changed. During the project Tyler, directed by Hockney mixed hundreds of gallons of pigmented pulp. The result was some of David Hockney's most unique and iconic artworks.

The rare out of print collector's preview announcement lithograph print is presented in a 2-part paper fold out printed on high quality archival paper stock. The lithograph print plate image is attached to the interior right side page of the fold out with a method called " tipping " where it is attached by hand on the top 2 corners. The paper fold out opened measures 17 1/4" W X 8 3/4" H. The lithograph print plate measures 8" W X 7 1/2" H. This print is suitable for framing.

It is in excellent " like new " clean vintage condition consistent with age and very light signs of handling. It has never been framed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less