The British painter Howard Hodgkin (born 1932) works in an Abstract Expressionist style (in which abstract forms suggest a variety of moods and emotions or relate in some formal way to patterns found in landscape, portraiture, etc.). Rarely, however, are his works completely abstract. In this expansive lithograph Hodgkin evokes the exuberance and inventiveness of 18th-century Indian chintz hangings, which were large enough to cover entire walls. There are many examples in the Museum's collection. Bleeding is also an interesting example of the contribution that professional printers can make to an image. Hodgkin was very particular about the hand colouring of this work and demonstrated his wishes to Cinda Sparling, who then, in the printing process went on to contribute her own marks. Nevertheless, the result is a print of great vibrancy and freshness.