Peter Blake U.K., b. 1932
Elvis Two Rivers, 2014
Etching on Somerset White 300gsm
Signed by the artist in pencil, on recto
Signed by the artist in pencil, on recto
43 × 33 cm
© Peter Blake
Peter Blake merges his iconic Pop Art style with his lifelong fascination with Elvis Presley, depicting the King of Rock and Roll in a fine etching. The portrait depicts Elvis...
Peter Blake merges his iconic Pop Art style with his lifelong fascination with Elvis Presley, depicting the King of Rock and Roll in a fine etching. The portrait depicts Elvis as a figure whose body is adorned with Native American designs, relating to the artist's 'Tattooed Man' series. The artwork showcases Blake's interest in music and popular culture with fine art sensibilities, a hallmark of his practice since the 1950s, reflecting Elvis's enduring influence and Blake's role in shaping British Pop Art.