Howard Hodgkin – A Storm, 1977 – Mixed Media

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Lithograph printed in green and two shades of blue, with hand colouring in gouache (a green wash background with a second wash in blue and a blue border). On Lexington hand-made paper - Almost mint condition. Only light toning to the paper due to age. Visible only at the back side.

A Storm by Howard Hodgkin, created in 1977, is a captivating limited edition print that combines lithography with hand-colored gouache on Lexington handmade paper. This piece features a dark, brooding cloud-like form surrounded by vibrant shades of blue and green, creating a sense of depth and turbulence. The layered washes of color evoke the intensity and mystery of an approaching storm, with the deep blue tones symbolizing the vastness and power of nature. Hodgkin’s expressive use of color and abstraction captures the emotional essence of the storm, blending a sense of foreboding with beauty. The piece is well-preserved, with only minimal signs of aging on the back, adding to its timeless appeal.

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

A Storm, 1977

Form

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.

Medium

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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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

A Storm, 1977

51.7 x 61.3 cm

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