Anne-Katrin Purkiss, David Hockney R.A., 1 August 1985.
Silver bromide print. camera: probably east german praktica vlc2. film: ilford hp5.. 227 mm x 282 mm. © Anne-Katrin Purkiss.
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David Hockney R.A., 1 August 1985
Anne-Katrin Purkiss (b. 1959)
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227 mm x 282 mm
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