Red Wire Plant
Red Wire Plant
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Etching
Edition size: 35
Year: 1998
Size: H 60cm x W 75cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2023 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| December 2011 | Wright | United States | |||
| July 2008 | Christie's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Dating to 1998, Red Wire Plant shows David Hockney’s evolution of style in the medium of etching. While earlier series such as A Rake’s Progress or Illustrations For Fourteen Poems By C.P. Cavafy are characterised by their simplicity of line and often monochromatic palette, Red Wire Plant – and many of the other prints from the Recent Etchings series – are infused with colour and texture. Returning to subjects that pervade his oeuvre – that of flowers and the still life – in Red Wire Plant Hockney gives the plant an almost ethereal aspect, its wiry stalks wreathed in cotton wool like blossom, showing where the etching plate has been left without ink. Here we are reminded of van Gogh’s painting of almond blossom, representing a further link to the Dutch artist whose work Hockney pays homage to elsewhere in this series with works such as Van Gogh chair (black) and Van Gogh Chair (white). A great admirer of van Gogh, Hockney once compared his move to LA as being similar to ‘van Gogh going to Arles’ in terms of the change in light and the effect it had on his painting.
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.
