Untitled No. 557
Untitled No. 557
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Digital Print
Edition size: 25
Year: 2010
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2018 | Phillips London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Untitled No. 557 by David Hockney, created in 2010, is a digital print depicting a bathroom interior. This piece is part of Hockney's series of iPad drawings, which began that year and comprises over 200 works. The print, one of an edition of 25, captures everyday objects such as toiletries on a shelf and robes hanging on a door, rendered using the Brushes app on an iPad.
This iPad drawing presents a bathroom scene with precise detail, from the arrangement of items on the shelf to the texture of the hanging robes. Hockney's use of the iPad as a medium allows for a unique combination of precision and spontaneity in the brushstrokes, creating a sense of depth in the digital format.
This artwork is part of a series that Hockney began in 2010, representing a new phase in his artistic output. By embracing the iPad, Hockney continued to explore new methods of image-making, a consistent theme throughout his career. The piece reflects Hockney's ongoing interest in domestic scenes and everyday objects, a subject matter he has revisited since his early Pop Art works in the 1960s. This piece serves as an example of how established artists can incorporate digital mediums into their practice, bridging traditional and contemporary art forms.
