Friday, July 31, 2026

 David Hockney
(1963)  

David Hockney's "A Rake's Progress" is a series of 16 etchings created between 1961 and 1963, inspired by William Hogarth's 18th-century series of the same name, and it reflects Hockney's experiences in New York City. The work combines narrative printmaking with autobiography, showcasing his unique style and experimentation with composition.


https://illustratedjournalism.substack.com/p/david-hockney-the-rakes-progress



The Wallet Begins to Empty (plate 6a) from A Rake's Progress

A Rake's Progress (etchings)
Plate: 30 x 40 cm, Print: 50 x 62.5 cm
Printer: C.H. Welch; London
Edition: 50
MoMA
https://www.moma.org/collection/works/illustratedbooks/18175
https://www.susansheehangallery.com/artworks/david-hockney/a-rakes-progress/


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 David Hockney (1963)   David Hockney's "A Rake's Progress" is a series of 16 etchings created between 1961 and 1963, insp...