Maurice Payne
Maurice Payne
Signed Print
David Hockney
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125 x 85cm, Edition of 12, Digital Print
Medium: Digital Print
Edition size: 12
Year: 2008
Size: H 125cm x W 85cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: April 2021
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Meaning & Analysis
Maurice Payne is a 2008 digital print by David Hockney, portraying his collaborator and master printer. This print is a more contemporary example of Hockney's work featuring friends and colleagues from the art world.
This intimate portrait captures Hockney's long-time friend and collaborator through intricate etching techniques. The artwork presents Payne seated, with a direct gaze, against a minimalist background. Fine, precise lines define Payne's features and clothing, creating subtle textures and demonstrating Hockney's technical proficiency in digital drawing.
Hockney and Payne's collaboration, which began in 1965, significantly influenced Hockney's printmaking. As a master printer, Payne specialised in the technical aspects of print production, contributing his expertise to several of Hockney's projects, including the renowned Illustrations For Fourteen Poems From C.P. Cavafy (1967).
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.
