Patrick Hughes b. 1939
Poets Typewriter, 1980
Screenprint in colours on Somerset Satin paper
Signed and dated '80 in pencil, also titled in pencil
Sheet: 75.5 x 56 cm; 29 3/4 x 22 in
Image: 53 x 36 cm; 20 7/8 x 14 1/8 in
Framed: 82 x 62.5 x 3 cm; 32 1/4 x 24 5/8 x 1 1/8 in
Image: 53 x 36 cm; 20 7/8 x 14 1/8 in
Framed: 82 x 62.5 x 3 cm; 32 1/4 x 24 5/8 x 1 1/8 in
Numbered in Roman numerals, an artist's proof (V of XII) aside from the numbered edition of 125. Printed by Coriander Studio, London. Published by the Royal Academy of Arts, London.
$ 2,000.00
Further images
In the 1970s and 80s Hughes hung his investigations of perception and illusion on the motif of the rainbow in a series of prints and paintings. 'Poets Typewriter' is a...
In the 1970s and 80s Hughes hung his investigations of perception and illusion on the motif of the rainbow in a series of prints and paintings. 'Poets Typewriter' is a perfect example of his interests with colour. The print was published by the Royal Academy London and immediatly became a collectors item.
For further information on the motif of the 'Rainbow' in Patrick Hughes his art, we suggest the following publichation: B. Smith, P. Hughes, Behind the Rainbow: Patrick Hughes, Prints 1964–83 Paradox Publishing Ltd, 1983.
For further information on the motif of the 'Rainbow' in Patrick Hughes his art, we suggest the following publichation: B. Smith, P. Hughes, Behind the Rainbow: Patrick Hughes, Prints 1964–83 Paradox Publishing Ltd, 1983.
Provenance
Royal Academy of Arts, London, with a certificate.Private Collection, Sweden.