Hotel Acatlán: First Day
Hotel Acatlán: First Day
Signed Print
David Hockney
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74 x 188cm, Edition of 70, Lithograph
Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 70
Year: 1985
Size: H 74cm x W 188cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: October 2023
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Meaning & Analysis
A serene lithograph spanning two sheets, Hotel Acatlán: First Day is part of David Hockney's Moving Focus series. It was published in an edition of 70 in 1984.
One of six views of the courtyard of the Hotel Acatlánin Mexico which Hockney came across after running into car trouble while on holiday in 1984, Hotel Acatlán: First Day shows a wide lens view that brings inside and outside together. We are gazing out at a lush garden from under a large portico that wraps around the building; wooden beams spread out overhead like rays of sunlight supported by blue columns, lone chairs fade into the bright red of the floor, and large plant pots border the edge of the grass. At either end of the panoramic composition stand green doors providing an edge to this expanse of colour. The garden and courtyard appear as a kind of paradise, their bright colours immediately placing us in central or south America and we can feel the heat of the sun and the smell of the plants as we inhabit the artist’s viewpoint at the centre of the composition. A vibrant lithographic print, the work spans across two sheets to fit everything in, emphasising the unnatural angle of the scene which, in its scope, recalls many of Hockney’s photographic collages, in which the artist attempted to represent perspective as he saw it, in order to ‘feel space’.
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.
