22.8.74 — Fine Art

The title 22.8.74 - 1974 names a date on the canvas. John Hoyland built these works with broad gestures and thick paint over a prepared ground. The surface holds colour laid in layers that leave uneven edges and small openings in the paint.

The fine art print goes straight onto a nail. This print arrives ready to hang, with a metal hanger fitted to the back that goes straight onto a nail or screw. You do not need a separate frame. The matte paper keeps the paint tones soft and stops glare from a lamp.

In a kitchen, the date on the front catches the eye from the doorway. The broad colour areas settle behind the table without crowding the counter. You notice the small gaps in the paint when you stand at the sink.