Untitled No. 852
Untitled No. 852
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Digital Print
Edition size: 25
Year: 2011
Size: H 94cm x W 71cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| December 2020 | Phillips Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
Meaning & Analysis
Dandelions (2011) by David Hockney is an iPad drawing printed on paper, depicting a bouquet of flowers placed in a half-filled water glass. The artist discovered the iPad as a drawing tool when it was first released in 2010. His artistic output inspired by the medium has been prolific ever since, including 212 digital paintings produced in 2018.
Hockney’s signature use of a sharp black contour is abandoned here as he seeks to endow the image with a sense of softness. Blades of grass intertwined with the flowers lack a rigid contour and, thus, seem to dissolve playfully against the dark background. The flower petals appear sketched in gentle ink strokes and, thanks to Hockney’s delicate use of colour, attune smoothly to the green background. The series of digital flower paintings follows Hockney’s long-standing experimentations with traditional methods of painting, printmaking, and photocopying. As such, it demonstrates how the artist continues to prove his versatility after five decades of artistic career. Having discovered the iPad, Hockney used to email a new painting of flowers every morning to acquaintances, often a bouquet in a vase similar to that depicted in Dandelions. He said in this context: “I draw flowers every day and send them to friends, so they get fresh flowers every morning. And my flowers last!”
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.
