Peter Blake U.K., 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.