{"title":"Richard Hamilton","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"marconi-son-richard-hamilton","title":"Marconi \u0026 Son - Richard Hamilton","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work by Richard Hamilton, a pioneer of Pop Art, presents a staged interior scene with two men in suits, divided by a bold vertical band of red and green.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRichard Hamilton (1922-2011) was a British painter and collage artist. He is considered a pioneer of Pop Art. His works often incorporate imagery from advertising, consumer culture, and mass media. Hamilton explored the relationship between fine art and popular culture, challenging traditional notions of what constitutes art. He was interested in the ways that images shape our perceptions and desires. His work frequently engages with themes of consumerism, technology, and the media. 'Marconi \u0026amp; Son' presents a staged interior scene. Two men in suits stand in a room, one leaning against a wall, the other standing more formally. The composition is divided by a bold vertical band of red and green, creating a stark contrast with the muted tones of the interior. The background features a dark green wall and a glimpse of a red sofa, adding depth to the scene. The figures appear somewhat detached and impersonal, reflecting the artist's interest in the alienation and artificiality of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/real-gold-eduardo-paolozzi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eReal Gold - Eduardo Paolozzi — Eduardo Paolozzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/liz-taylor-andy-warhol\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLiz Taylor - Andy Warhol — Andy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57583623602511,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57583683961167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57583683993935,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57583684026703,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57583684059471,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57583684092239,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57583684125007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57583684157775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57583684190543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57583684223311,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57583684256079,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_80b94841-26cc-4674-965c-92b56b3af14b.jpg?v=1777378261"},{"product_id":"picassos-meninas-richard-hamilton","title":"Picasso's Meninas - Richard Hamilton","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1973 etching and aquatint by Richard Hamilton, reinterpreting Picasso's version of the Velázquez masterpiece, Las Meninas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRichard Hamilton, a central figure in the development of British Pop Art, produced this etching and aquatint in 1973. The work is a direct engagement with the history of art, specifically referencing Pablo Picasso's series of interpretations of Diego Velázquez's 1656 masterpiece, Las Meninas. Hamilton explores the layers of art historical dialogue by reinterpreting Picasso's own stylistic deconstruction of the original Spanish court scene.\n\nThe composition retains the spatial arrangement of the Velázquez original, including the large canvas at the left, the central Infanta, and the figure in the doorway. However, Hamilton applies the visual language of Picasso, utilising fragmented forms and flattened perspectives to transform the seventeenth-century scene into a twentieth-century graphic study. The monochromatic palette, achieved through the technical precision of aquatint, emphasises the structural relationships between the figures and the architectural space. By filtering the work through the lens of another artist, Hamilton examines how images are transmitted, copied, and recontextualised over time.\n\nThis print demonstrates Hamilton's interest in the mechanics of representation. He does not merely replicate the subject matter, but instead investigates the process of artistic appropriation. The stark contrast between the dark ceiling and the illuminated figures creates a sense of theatricality, drawing the viewer into the complex interplay between the observer and the observed. As a printmaker, Hamilton was known for his technical rigour, and this piece reflects his ability to combine intellectual inquiry with refined craftsmanship. It remains a significant example of how modern artists have engaged with the canon, treating historical works as raw material for contemporary analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/real-gold-eduardo-paolozzi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eReal Gold - Eduardo Paolozzi — Eduardo Paolozzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/madonna-and-child-allan-darcangelo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna and Child - Allan D'Arcangelo — Allan D'Arcangelo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913817104719,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913817989455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913818022223,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Picasso-s-Meninas_Poster_CompositorV1_1781400850030.jpg?v=1781409870"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-hugh-gaitskell-as-a-famous-monster-of-filmland-richard-hamilton","title":"Portrait of Hugh Gaitskell as a Famous Monster of Filmland - Richard Hamilton","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal Pop Art portrait by Richard Hamilton, blending political imagery with the aesthetic of 1960s horror magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRichard Hamilton, a central figure in the development of British Pop Art, created this work in 1964. The painting depicts Hugh Gaitskell, the former leader of the British Labour Party, through a lens of mass-media distortion. Hamilton utilises a combination of oil and cellulose paint, applying techniques that mimic the mechanical reproduction of commercial printing. The image is derived from a photograph of Gaitskell, which the artist then manipulated to resemble the grotesque aesthetic found in horror magazines of the period, specifically referencing the publication Famous Monsters of Filmland.\n\nThe composition is striking for its juxtaposition of high-political status and low-culture imagery. Hamilton employs a distinct use of Ben-Day dots, a hallmark of his interest in the visual language of comics and advertising. The face is fractured into different tonal zones, with one side rendered in a more naturalistic, albeit heightened, palette, while the other side adopts the stark, high-contrast appearance of a printed halftone image. This visual strategy forces a confrontation between the public persona of a politician and the ephemeral, often sensationalist nature of media representation.\n\nBy merging the identity of a statesman with the visual tropes of a cinematic monster, Hamilton examines the way public figures are consumed by the electorate. The red background provides a flat, aggressive field that pushes the portrait forward, denying any sense of traditional depth. This work demonstrates Hamilton's analytical approach to the image, where he deconstructs the layers of meaning inherent in contemporary visual culture. It remains a significant example of how fine art can incorporate the vernacular of popular media to comment on the construction of identity in the mid-twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/real-gold-eduardo-paolozzi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eReal Gold - Eduardo Paolozzi — Eduardo Paolozzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mushroom-dreamscape-yayoi-kusama\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMushroom Dreamscape - Yayoi Kusama — Yayoi Kusama\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57996951093583,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57996951486799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57996951519567,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Hugh-Gaitskell-as-a-Famous-Monster-of-Filmland_Poster_CompositorV1_1782002765426.jpg?v=1782002927"},{"product_id":"countdown-richard-hamilton","title":"Countdown - Richard Hamilton","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking screenprint by Richard Hamilton, exploring the aesthetics of television broadcast and digital interference through a captured video frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRichard Hamilton, a central figure in the development of British Pop Art, produced Countdown in 1989. This work engages with the aesthetics of television broadcast and the mediation of reality through electronic signals. The image features a figure, likely a public official or dignitary, captured in a low-resolution format typical of analogue video footage. The inclusion of the timecode (TCR) at the top of the frame serves as a reminder of the mechanical nature of the recording process, distancing the viewer from the subject while simultaneously grounding the image in a specific moment of broadcast time.\n\nHamilton often utilised mass-media imagery to examine how information is consumed and processed. By isolating this frame, he draws attention to the visual artefacts of the medium: the scan lines, the pixelated edges, and the artificial colouration. The red outline surrounding the figure creates a sense of digital interference, separating the subject from the background and heightening the artificiality of the scene. The grey, amorphous shapes in the foreground act as a visual obstruction, further complicating the viewer's engagement with the central figure.\n\nThis print reflects Hamilton's interest in the intersection of technology and visual culture. Rather than presenting a clear, objective representation, he offers a fragmented view that mimics the instability of a television signal. The work invites an examination of how we perceive authority and public figures when filtered through the lens of broadcast technology. It is a study in the aesthetics of the screen, capturing the transient nature of images that flicker across our monitors. Through his precise manipulation of print techniques, Hamilton transforms a fleeting broadcast moment into a static, contemplative object, allowing for a closer inspection of the visual language that defines our modern environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mushroom-dreamscape-yayoi-kusama\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMushroom Dreamscape - Yayoi Kusama — Yayoi Kusama\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/kimiko-andy-warhol\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKimiko - Andy Warhol — Andy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57996961415503,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57996962431311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57996962464079,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Countdown_Poster_CompositorV1_1782003484971.jpg?v=1782003655"},{"product_id":"war-games-richard-hamilton","title":"War Games - Richard Hamilton","description":"\u003cp\u003eA critical examination of televised conflict, Richard Hamilton's War Games juxtaposes domestic life with the digital simulation of modern warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRichard Hamilton, a central figure in the development of British Pop Art, produced War Games during the early 1990s. The work addresses the mediated nature of modern conflict, specifically the Gulf War. Hamilton captures a television screen displaying a computer-generated simulation of military manoeuvres, complete with flags and tactical markers. This digital representation sits atop a domestic wooden cabinet, flanked by audio equipment and a stack of video cassettes. A newspaper headline reading 'the Mother of Battles' rests on the shelf, while a streak of red paint drips from the base of the television set, suggesting a physical intrusion of violence into the domestic sphere.\n\nHamilton often utilised mass-media imagery to examine the relationship between technology, consumer culture, and political reality. By juxtaposing the sterile, game-like aesthetic of televised war reporting with the mundane reality of a living room, he invites viewers to consider how distance and digital interfaces alter the perception of human suffering. The composition relies on the contrast between the high-definition glow of the screen and the tactile, wood-grained furniture of the home. This piece remains a sharp critique of how news organisations package global events for home consumption, turning geopolitical crises into consumable entertainment. The inclusion of the dripping red pigment serves as a stark reminder of the actual consequences of the events depicted on screen, breaking the illusion of the digital simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mushroom-dreamscape-yayoi-kusama\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMushroom Dreamscape - Yayoi Kusama — Yayoi Kusama\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/kimiko-andy-warhol\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKimiko - Andy Warhol — Andy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57996985598287,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57996986548559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57996986581327,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/War-Games_Poster_CompositorV1_1782005046603.jpg?v=1782005197"},{"product_id":"the-orangeman-richard-hamilton","title":"The Orangeman - Richard Hamilton","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking diptych by Richard Hamilton, featuring a member of the Orange Order rendered with photographic precision against an abstracted, atmospheric background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Orangeman is a significant work by British artist Richard Hamilton, created during the late 1980s. The painting depicts a member of the Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organisation, captured in a formal, processional context. Hamilton employs a diptych format, splitting the composition into two distinct panels. The right panel features the figure of the Orangeman, dressed in his ceremonial regalia, including a dark suit, bowler hat, and the distinctive orange sash. He holds a ceremonial sword, his posture suggesting a steady, forward movement.\n\nThe left panel presents a blurred, atmospheric rendering of the surroundings, likely a street scene during a parade. This contrast between the sharp, photographic clarity of the central figure and the abstracted, soft-focus environment is a hallmark of Hamilton's approach to image-making. By utilising techniques derived from photography and mass media, Hamilton examines the intersection of political identity, public ritual, and the visual language of contemporary society.\n\nThis work reflects Hamilton's interest in the way images are constructed and consumed. The painting does not offer a simple narrative or a moral judgement. Instead, it invites the viewer to observe the mechanics of the representation itself. The juxtaposition of the rigid, traditional figure against the ephemeral, light-filled background creates a tension that is characteristic of Hamilton's later career. The artist's meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the sash and the texture of the clothing, demonstrates his technical precision. The Orangeman remains a compelling example of how Hamilton engaged with complex social themes through a rigorous, analytical lens, maintaining his position as a primary figure in the development of British art in the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/mushroom-dreamscape-yayoi-kusama\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMushroom Dreamscape - Yayoi Kusama — Yayoi Kusama\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/kimiko-andy-warhol\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKimiko - Andy Warhol — Andy Warhol\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57997003981135,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57997005750607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57997005783375,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Orangeman_Poster_CompositorV1_1782005525011.jpg?v=1782005680"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/richard-hamilton.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}