An intriguing collection of original drawings by the British artist, ca. 1975. Paperback book, Voyage in the Dark (Jean Rhys), published by Penguin in London, 1975, inscribed in black ink by David Hockney, including to the rear cover, with six original drawings, including one likely of Peter Schlesinger, and two of Celia Birtwell, from whose collection this volume was original obtained.
Tight binding and hinges; bowing, creases, residue, discoloration, and wear to covers and backstrip; bumped spine and corners; page toning, creases, and wear.
0.5" W x 7.25" H x 4.5" D. Together with several letters of provenance.
Provenance, as detailed in the letters: Celia Birtwell to her friend Sue Bell, ca. 1975; Henry Potts, dealer of Architectural Designs and English Watercolors, Northumberland, UK, ca. 1977; Vivien Lowenstein Moss 20th Century Art, London (6/3/99); Bolton Street Gallery, London; Collection of Frank Spring (1948-2022), NY.
"Portraits aren't just made up of drawing, they are made up of other insights as well. Celia is one of the few girls I know really well. I've drawn her so many times and knowing her makes it always slightly different." – David Hockney
An intriguing collection of original drawings by the British artist, ca. 1975. Paperback book, Voyage in the Dark (Jean Rhys), published by Penguin in London, 1975, inscribed in black ink by David Hockney, including to the rear cover, with six original drawings, including one likely of Peter Schlesinger, and two of Celia Birtwell, from whose collection this volume was original obtained.
Tight binding and hinges; bowing, creases, residue, discoloration, and wear to covers and backstrip; bumped spine and corners; page toning, creases, and wear.
0.5" W x 7.25" H x 4.5" D. Together with several letters of provenance.
Provenance, as detailed in the letters: Celia Birtwell to her friend Sue Bell, ca. 1975; Henry Potts, dealer of Architectural Designs and English Watercolors, Northumberland, UK, ca. 1977; Vivien Lowenstein Moss 20th Century Art, London (6/3/99); Bolton Street Gallery, London; Collection of Frank Spring (1948-2022), NY.
"Portraits aren't just made up of drawing, they are made up of other insights as well. Celia is one of the few girls I know really well. I've drawn her so many times and knowing her makes it always slightly different." – David Hockney