Home Sweet Home is a heartwarming and uplifting limited edition print by Doug Hyde, an artist celebrated for his ability to capture life's simplest joys through his instantly recognisable characters. Known as "the people's artist," Hyde has a gift for creating artworks that radiate warmth, affection, and optimism, resonating with collectors across the world. With Home Sweet Home, he invites viewers into a charming and playful tableau that celebrates the comfort, love, and loyalty we associate with the idea of home.
The composition centres around the bold, sculptural word HOME, its letters rendered in striking shades of blue and red. Hyde's signature character appears alongside his faithful black dog, both interacting with the scene in a way that feels animated and alive. Adding to the sense of fun and companionship, a handful of other pets are tucked playfully within and around the letters, creating a lively sense of discovery as the viewer explores the piece. Together, these details transform the simple word into something far greater-a visual reminder that home is defined by the relationships and love it holds.
Hyde's style is instantly evident in the rounded, simplified forms of his figures and the clean, bold use of colour. The limited palette of blue and red against neutral tones makes the artwork striking yet approachable, while the artist's ability to convey joy and tenderness through minimal detail is what has made him a household name. This balance of simplicity and emotional depth ensures Home Sweet Home is both eye-catching and deeply meaningful.
The print is produced as a limited edition giclée on fine art paper, ensuring exceptional fidelity to the original work. Each edition captures Hyde's subtle textures, rich colour saturation, and crisp contrasts, resulting in a vibrant and enduring piece. Giclée printing is chosen for its archival quality, offering long-lasting colour stability and a tactile surface that enhances the artwork's impact.
Presentation plays a key role in Hyde's limited edition releases, and Home Sweet Home is beautifully mounted and framed in the artist's signature off-white box frame. This elegant presentation not only complements the bold tones of the composition but also gives the piece a contemporary, gallery-ready finish. Measuring approximately 36 x 31 inches framed, the artwork makes a statement while remaining versatile enough to display in a range of interior settings.
As with all of Doug Hyde's editions, Home Sweet Home is hand-signed and numbered by the artist and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, confirming its exclusivity within the edition of 295 copies. For collectors, this assurance of authenticity adds both emotional and long-term value to the piece.
Edition Size: 295 Copies - Hand signed and numbered by the artist
Medium: Limited Edition Giclée Print on Paper
Image Size: 26 x 19 inches (approx.)
Framed Size: 36 x 31 inches (approx.)
Format: Mounted / Framed in Doug Hyde's signature off-white box frame
Includes: Certificate of authenticity
Home Sweet Home pairs beautifully with Hyde's much-loved sculpture Happy at Home, together forming a celebration of love, loyalty, and the joy of belonging. Whether enjoyed as a standalone work or as part of a collection, this limited edition print offers a touching and visually striking reminder that the truest happiness begins at home.
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