Lithograph Of Water Made Of Thick And Thin Lines, A Green Wash, A Light Blue Wash, And A Dark Blue Wash
Lithograph Of Water Made Of Thick And Thin Lines, A Green Wash, A Light Blue Wash, And A Dark Blue Wash
Signed Print
David Hockney
£70,000-£100,000Value Indicator
$140,000-$210,000 Value Indicator
$130,000-$190,000 Value Indicator
¥680,000-¥970,000 Value Indicator
€80,000-€120,000 Value Indicator
$750,000-$1,070,000 Value Indicator
¥13,910,000-¥19,870,000 Value Indicator
$90,000-$140,000 Value Indicator
There aren't enough data points on this work for a comprehensive result. Please speak to a specialist by making an enquiry.
66 x 86cm, Edition of 34, Lithograph
AAGR (5 years) This estimate blends recent public auction records with our own private sale data and network demand.
TradingFloor
Auction Results
Track auction value trend
Meaning & Analysis
As with the other Lithograph Of Water and Pool II-B here Hockney presents us with a scene of a diving board stretching out over an empty pool. As the title suggests this is more a study of water than a pool scene and yet the board adds an important element of contrast in its solidity, to the transparency and ineffability of the water below it. Here Hockney adds a dark blue wash to the water, as in his other representations of pools, along with the squiggly lines which add movement and dynamism to the body of water, and which he would eventually make a permanent feature of his own pool by painting them directly onto its bottom in waterproof paint. Again the pool tiles are still visible as the water does not become a solid mass as in perhaps Hockney’s most famous pool, A Bigger Splash. Hockney moved to LA in 1964, in search of the sharp light and shadows he had seen in Hollywood movies as a student. Comparing the move to ‘Van Gogh going to Arles’, Hockney sought to escape what he saw as the greyness of post-war England and immediately fell in love with LA’s many swimming pools.
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.
