A Lot More Of Ann Combing Her Hair
A Lot More Of Ann Combing Her Hair
Signed Print
David Hockney
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92 x 125cm, Edition of 67, Lithograph
Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 67
Year: 1979
Size: H 92cm x W 125cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: June 2025
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Meaning & Analysis
A Lot More Of Ann Combing Her Hair (1979) is a signed lithograph by David Hockney depicting Ann Graves, the artist’s lifelong friend, model, and longstanding LA-based studio assistant. The woman, wearing an elegant polka dot dress is seen looking at her reflection in the mirror. Hockney configures the mundane scene in a way that places the woman at the forefront of the picture. The full-length view, however, does not allow the viewer to study every aspect of the woman’s appearance. The print provides a reflection of Graves' joyful demeanour but the mirror is too small to capture the woman in full length. This endows the female figure with an air of mysteriousness. As a result of being confronted with fragments and reflections instead of the conventional perspective, the viewer is left curious about the personality of the female subject.
Hockney met Graves in 1960 when he was still a student at the Royal College of Art, and she featured in many of his prints from 1962 onwards. Later, the artist would become close friends with David Graves, Ann’s husband, whom he met at the opening night of The Rake's Progress at the Glyndebourne Opera in 1975. In 2005, Hockney painted a double portrait of Ann and David Graves as part of his famous series of double portraits painted quickly in oil. Seen against Hockney’s body of work as a whole, A Lot More Of Ann Combing Her Hair (1979) records the individual model’s passage through time while celebrating the mundane yet life-affirming moments of the creative friendship.
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.
