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Softground etching with hand colouring on John Kollar hand-made paper, same size -Printed and hand-coloured by Ken Farley at Petersburg Press Studio, New York and published by Petersburg Press, New York - Inscribed ‘H H' bottom centre.

Cardo's Bar (black) by Howard Hodgkin is a limited edition softground etching, enriched with hand coloring on hand-made John Kollar paper. Produced in 1979, this artwork captures Hodgkin's characteristic use of rich, layered textures and bold hues. The abstract composition reveals warm, earthy tones of burnt orange and deep black, evoking a sense of intimate atmosphere, possibly alluding to the ambiance of a bar. The framing in dark hues provides a sense of depth and structure, contrasting with the soft, gestural shapes within. The piece was hand-colored by Ken Farley and printed at Petersburg Press Studio, showcasing Hodgkin's signature, inscribed H H at the bottom.

Howard Hodgkin (United Kingdom, 1932–2017) was a British painter and printmaker renowned for his vibrant, abstract works that evoke emotional intensity. His distinctive style, characterized by bold brushstrokes and rich color palettes, often blurred the lines between representation and abstraction. Hodgkin's contributions to contemporary art were recognized with the Turner Prize in 1985.

Howard Hodgkin

Cardo's Bar (black), 1979

Name: Cardo's Bar (black), 1979
SKU: 9543
Price: 1450.00 EUR
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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Edition of 60 + AP

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Often associated with abstraction, Howard Hodgkin was a highly acclaimed painter and printmaker known for his rich interplay between ground, colour and gesture. Hodgkin was heavily influenced by the works of such artists as Matisse and Picasso and his own works were almost always painted upon the backs of old picture frames – this, along with his use of vibrant colour and expressive brush marks, created an interesting relationship between the painted frame and its base; Rain and Indian Subject Blue are just two examples of this technique. Asides from painting, Hodgkin was an accomplished print-maker – his printing was often labour-intensive and intricate, as demonstrated in his Venetian Views series; this work consists of four different prints depicting Venice at four separate times of day – Venice, Afternoon is perhaps the most notable among this series as it is displayed across sixteen separate sheets and the rich colour used throughout gives the work a painterly effect. (Artist website)

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Howard Hodgkin

Cardo's Bar (black), 1979

11.4 x 15.2 cm

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