Peter Blake Artist And Model

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Peter blake artist and model.

Digital print in colours 2009 signed and numbered from the edition of 300 in pencil on wove paper printed and published by the artist london 380 x 283mm 15 x 11in unframed this lot is sold subject to artists resale rights details of which can be found in our terms and conditions. Peter blake b 1932 artist and model. Find an in depth biography exhibitions original artworks for sale the latest news and sold auction prices. Peter blake was born in dartford kent in 1932 and studied initially at gravesend technical college from 1949 51.

His celebrated oeuvre includes collages infused with images from popular culture often merging ads comic books and mundane mass produced cultural phenomena as well as his distinctly fantastical paintings. Blake is renowned for his connection with the music industry having produced iconic album covers for the beatles paul weller the who and oasis. Peter blake b 1932 artist and model digital print in colours 2009 signed and numbered from the edition of 300 in pencil on wove paper printed and published by the artist london 380 x 283mm 15 x 11in unframed this lot is sold subject to artists resale rights details of which can be found in our terms and conditions. See available prints and multiples works on paper and paintings for sale and learn about the artist.

Peter blake is often called the godfather of british pop art like many artists of his time he came of age in a country recovering from the war so much of his interests were drawn toward the bright and happy lifestyle that was being touted in america via a booming advertising industry utilizing groundbreaking new methods such as screen printing to create optimistic and bold renditions of life in magazines on posters and on billboards. Drawing on his collage practice blake added real objects to his painting including a model of a mercedes a horse and a cigarette holder. A leading figure in the art world often titled the godfather of british pop art sir peter blake is best known for producing the beatles sergeant pepper s lonely hearts club band album cover. Sir peter blake cbe rdi ra born 1932 was one of the key members of the british pop art movement in the 1950s and 60s.

Peter blake cbe rdi ra is a contemporary british artist known for his association with the pop art movement.