Untitled

Untitled

David

1977

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a simple black-and-white drawing of a guitar zipper, set inside a rough border of tiny lines. The guitar shape is open like a zipper, with teeth running down the middle. Below it, handwritten text reads *"THE BLUE GUITAR"* and credits the artist as David Hockney, who was inspired by another artist. The border looks like it’s made with a repeated stamp or tool, giving it a textured edge. The whole piece feels like a playful mix of music and everyday objects. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use acid and metal plates to create prints.

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