The Student
The Student
Signed Print
David Hockney
£12,500-£19,000Value Indicator
$26,000-$40,000 Value Indicator
$23,000-$35,000 Value Indicator
¥120,000-¥180,000 Value Indicator
€14,500-€22,000 Value Indicator
$130,000-$200,000 Value Indicator
¥2,440,000-¥3,720,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Aquatint
Edition size: 90
Year: 1973
Size: H 58cm x W 44cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Lempertz, Cologne | Germany | |||
| February 2025 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| November 2024 | Nosbüsch & Stucke | Germany | |||
| December 2023 | Lempertz, Cologne | Germany | |||
| December 2023 | Grisebach | Germany | |||
| November 2023 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2022 | Christie's London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
The Student is a 1973 signed print by British artist David Hockney. It was issued in an edition of 90. Together with the print Artist And Model, produced in the same year, it offers a visual tribute to Spanish artist Pablo Picasso: a profound influence upon Hockney and his work.
This signed print by much-loved British artist David Hockney is a tribute to Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, it depicts Hockney standing next to a bust of his idol, positioned on an ornate marble plinth. Issued in an edition of 90, it was produced at around the same time as another print in the series – Artist And Model – during a period in which Hockney had been living in Paris. Whilst in Paris, Hockney had taken the opportunity to visit the studios of Aldo and Piero Crommelynck, who had been Picasso’s master printers, producing a pair of etchings in tribute to the Spanish artist who had died earlier in the same year. Despite the similarities of their subject matter – the symbolic depiction of Hockney’s indebtedness to Picasso – both prints differ considerably. In The Student, Hockney depicts himself standing next to a bust of one of his greatest inspirations; carrying a blank canvas, Hockney’s place in the composition suggests him being Picasso’s equal. In stark contrast to the formality of The Student, Artist And Model sees the pair sat together, engaged in conversation. However, Hockney is nude: without the influence of Picasso, he suggests, he would be quite literally denuded of his capacity as an artist.
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.
