Picture Of A Still-Life With An Elaborate Frame

Name: Picture Of A Still-Life With An Elaborate Frame
Brand: David Hockney
Rating: 4.9 (263 reviews)

Signed Work on Paper

David Hockney

88 x 68cm, Ink, 1965

Medium: Ink

Year: 1965

Size: H 88cm x W 68cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Work on Paper

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Meaning & Analysis

Executed in coloured ink and pencil and presented within a black lithographic frame, David Hockney’s Picture Of A Still-Life With An Elaborate Frame (1965) relates closely to the artist’s celebrated print series A Hollywood Collection from the same year.

Likely a preparatory study for one of the prints (S.A.C. 41), the delicately rendered still life – drawn in black and blue ink with areas of red pencil – is contained within a proof impression of an elaborately moulded lithographic frame (S.A.C. 43), underscoring Hockney’s playful exploration of illusion and framing. Printed at the renowned Gemini Ltd. workshop in Los Angeles, A Hollywood Collection marked Hockney’s first collaboration with master printer Ken Tyler, a pivotal moment in the artist’s career which he has commemorated by dedicating the present drawing to Gemini.

British-born artist David Hockney is a kaleidoscopic force in the art world. Born in 1937, Hockney's vibrant palette and innovative techniques have left an indelible mark on contemporary art. A pioneer of the British Pop Art movement in the 1960s, he seamlessly transitioned through various styles, from photo collages to vivid landscapes. Renowned for his exploration of light and space, Hockney's versatility extends to painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design. A captivating storyteller, his works often capture the essence of modern life with a playful yet profound touch. With a career spanning decades, Hockney remains an enduring visionary in the ever-evolving art world.

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