Untitled No. 609
Untitled No. 609
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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Meaning & Analysis
Ashtray is a 2010 limited edition inkjet print by David Hockney. This digitally drawn artwork depicts an ashtray filled with cigarette butts, created using an iPad. The piece measures 94 x 71 cm and is part of an edition of 250. Hockney's exploration of everyday objects through digital media showcases his adaptation to new technologies.
Hockney's Ashtray is a prime example of his digital works, featuring a detailed rendering of an ashtray with discarded cigarette butts set against a vibrant background. The artist employs expressive lines and a varied colour palette, characteristics that define his iPad drawings from 2010 onwards. By focusing on an ashtray, a common object often overlooked, Hockney invites viewers to reconsider the aesthetic potential of everyday items.
The composition's detail is evident in the texture of the cigarette ash and the reflections on the ashtray's surface, showcasing Hockney's observational skills translated into digital form. The artwork demonstrates how Hockney adapts traditional still life subjects to contemporary digital mediums, blending classical artistic themes with modern technological tools.
