The Yosemite Suite 21
The Yosemite Suite 21
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Digital Print
Edition size: 25
Year: 2010
Size: H 94cm x W 71cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2021 | Phillips New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Planes of green converge to form hills covered in scribbled vegetation. A body of water sits at the bottom of the composition, which is framed by the recognisable silhouettes of fir trees. We are looking down at a great valley, one of Hockney’s favourite perspectives which he depicted in landscapes as varied as those based on the Rhein valley in Germany for his Illustrations For Six Fairy Tales From The Brothers Grimm as well as his later paintings of the Yorkshire Wolds. The work is unapologetically digital, its lines seeming rushed and gestural, reflecting the quick and spontaneous nature of the iPad drawing tools which Hockney used to produce it. Gone is the elaborate preparation of the etching plate or the exposure of a screen, which he previously would have required assistance with. Now Hockney, an artist who has always sought agency in his printmaking process – an approach which resulted in him subverting the traditional use of an office photocopier – was able to paint and draw en plein air and to turn his artworks into prints at the click of a button. Dating to 2010, the same year Apple released the first iPad, The Yosemite Suite, of which The Yosemite Suite 21 is part, marks Hockney’s first – but not last – foray into digital prints of this kind.
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.
