Nick's Room, 1977

Lithograph from three aluminium plates printed in yellow, orange and brown, with hand colouring in violet gouache - On Lexington hand-made paper - Hand signed, dated and numbered in pencil - Published by Petersburg Press, New York - Reference: Heenk 35 and 51 // Howard Hodgkin's Nick's Room (1977) is a lithograph characterized by bold color blocks and expressive brushstrokes. Created using three aluminum plates printed in yellow, orange, and brown, the piece is further enhanced with hand-applied violet gouache, giving it a unique, textured quality. The composition centers around a deep purple rectangular form encased in a rich orange border, with rough, almost tactile edges that create a sense of intimacy and enclosure. The interplay of warm tones and gestural strokes evokes a feeling of personal space, as though peering into a private room saturated with memory. Printed on Lexington hand-made paper, each print is hand-signed, dated, and numbered, exemplifying Hodgkin's commitment to blending painterly expression with printmaking precision. Show Less