Lithograph Of Water Made Of Lines With Two Light Blue Washes
Lithograph Of Water Made Of Lines With Two Light Blue Washes
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 35
Year: 1980
Size: H 65cm x W 86cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2021 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| April 2011 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| June 2008 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2008 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| June 1996 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| November 1995 | Christie's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Lithograph Of Water Made Of Lines With Two Light Blue Washes is a 1980 lithograph by David Hockney. Created on TGL handmade paper, this piece depicts a swimming pool using carefully drawn lines and two light blue washes. Part of Hockney's famed exploration of water and pools, this work showcases his use of lithography to capture water's movement and reflections. The lithograph measures 77.5 x 96.5 cm and is from an edition of 85.
Hockney's Lithograph Of Water Made Of Lines With Two Light Blue Washes demonstrates his methodical approach to lithography and ongoing fascination with the representation of water. The artwork features a network of lines simulating water's rippling effect, with two light blue washes adding depth. Produced between 1978 and 1980, this piece is part of a series exploring water's visual properties through printmaking.
This work relates to Hockney's broader exploration of pools and water, a theme he began investigating in the 1960s with paintings like A Bigger Splash (1967). The lithograph series, including this piece, allowed Hockney to refine his depiction of water using a different medium, highlighting his versatility as an artist. The limited colour palette and emphasis on line work in this lithograph demonstrate Hockney's ability to convey intricate visual effects with minimal elements, a characteristic feature of his printmaking work during this period.
