Study for the Stage, Drawing for Le Rossignol (Ivor Stravinsky)

Artwork details

Artist

David Hockney

Title

Study for the Stage, Drawing for Le Rossignol (Ivor Stravinsky)

Description

Study for the Stage, Drawing for Le Rossignol (Ivor Stravinsky)

By David Hockney

1981

Crayon and watercolour on paper

35.6 x 43.3 cm

Signed with the artist's initials and dated 'DH. 1981' in the lower right

Framed

In 1966, Hockney was invited to produce set designs for Ubu Roi at London’s Royal Court Theatre. Then followed him designing eleven operas over the course of seventeen years, often consisting of brightly coloured sets that clash against each other.

One of his most notable designs were those for the Stravinsky Triple Bill in 1981 commissioned by the Met. Made up of Le Sacre du Printemps, Le Rossignol and Oedipus Rex, the sets had a quick turnaround and were produced ready for their debut in the same year.

This framed crayon and watercolour on paper is an original study created by Hockney during the production of his stage for Le Rossignol, also known as The Nightingale. It features his distinct and playful use of colour and is a rare example of an original drawing by Hockney that features his set designs.

Date

1981

Medium

Crayon

Signature

Signed

Sheet

35.6 x 43.3 cm

Status

Available

Price

£98,000.00