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David Hockney
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Fan account of David Hockney, an English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer.
1937
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Portrait http://www.moma.org/collection/works/34018
Given anonymously
December 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Shower. Beverly hills https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/shower-beverly-hills
David Hockney's "Shower. Beverly Hills" captures the mundane yet intimate moment of a figure showering against the backdrop of a distinctive tile pattern, emblematic of modern Californian architecture. The piece, with its clean lines and vibrant colors, reflects Hockney's fascination with depicting everyday life in Southern California during the 1960s.
December 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Receiving the Inheritance (plate 1a) from A Rake's Progress http://www.moma.org/collection/works/18183
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Colin, Leon A. Mnuchin, and Joanne M. Stern Fund
December 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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3. The Start of the Spending Spree and the Door Opening for a Blonde http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hockney-3-the-start-of-the-spending-spree-and-the-door-opening-for-a-blonde-p07033
Purchased 1971
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Rapunzel Growing in the Garden https://collections.artsmia.org/art/127705/
black and white etching of a court yard; varieties of foliage grouped into squared off sections; small tree with four leaves/ branches in middle left edge; dark textured conical shape in center; small window and peaked tower in ULQ; woman gazing out the window into the courtyard A landmark of 20th-century book illustration, David Hockney’s unconventional interpretation of fairy tales selected from the hundreds compiled by the Brothers Grimm (Jakob Ludwig Carl Grimm and Wilhelm Carl Grimm) during the 19th century, considers the supernatural and psychological content of these bizarre stories in visual terms. With a virtuoso handling of linear and tonal intaglio printmaking, Hockney explores the characters’ motivations, values, and temperaments, presenting his own reading of the tales while seeking a greater understanding of human mentality. The illustrations also reference art of the past, a common feature of Hockney’s work, with visual allusions to Uccello, Carpaccio, Leonardo, Brueghel, and René Magritte. As a result, there is a timeless quality to the images that complements the stories’ centuries-old legacy of folklore.
December 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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4. The Drinking Scene http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hockney-4-the-drinking-scene-p07035
Purchased 1971
December 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/not-detected-12
This artwork features a highly distorted and exaggerated portrait, reflecting the influence of cubism and abstract expressionism. The use of vibrant colors and swirling lines gives the subject an intensely emotional and dynamic presence.
December 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Peter Getting Out of Nick's Pool https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/peter-getting-out-of-nicks-pool-1966
"Peter Getting Out of Nick's Pool" by David Hockney captures the serene moment of Peter Schlesinger emerging from a swimming pool, set against a backdrop emblematic of 1960s California modernism. Hockney, renowned for his exploration of light and his vivid depiction of water, uses bold lines and a cool color palette to highlight the subtleties of reflection and movement.
December 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The Election Campaign (with Dark Message) (plate 5) from A Rake's Progress http://www.moma.org/collection/works/18190
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Colin, Leon A. Mnuchin, and Joanne M. Stern Fund
December 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Jungle Boy http://www.moma.org/collection/works/64055
Gift of John A. Torson, in memory of Charles Alan
December 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Woman with a Sewing Machine http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hockney-woman-with-a-sewing-machine-p13001
Presented by the American Fund for the Tate Gallery 2004
December 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Celia in a Wicker Chair https://collections.artsmia.org/art/9203/
David Hockney's "Celia in a Wicker Chair" captures the essence of casual elegance, featuring his muse, Celia Birtwell, comfortably seated in a wicker chair. The artwork is marked by Hockney's distinctive use of color and line, bringing vibrancy to the blue dress adorned with bold floral patterns.
December 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Ossie Wearing a Fairisle Sweater https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/ossie-wearing-a-fairisle-sweater-1970
"Ossie Wearing a Fairisle Sweater" by David Hockney captures a relaxed portrait of a man in a knit sweater, showcasing Hockney's distinctive use of color and line. This piece reflects Hockney's fascination with everyday moments and his innovative approach to portraiture in the 1970s.
December 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Beverly Hills Housewife https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/beverly-hills-housewife
"Beverly Hills Housewife" by David Hockney portrays the serene life of a well-dressed woman standing in front of a modernist home, capturing the essence of affluent California living in the 1960s. The composition features clean lines and vibrant colors, emblematic of Hockney's distinctive approach to exploring domestic scenes and luxury.
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Flames. Design for the play Ubu Roi http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85833
Gift of the Trustees of the Pastorale Fund
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Messengers. Costume designs for the play Ubu Roi http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85831
Gift of the Trustees of the Pastorale Fund
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Picture of a Pointless Abstraction Framed under Glass from A Hollywood Collection http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68905
Joseph G. Mayer Foundation Fund
December 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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A Wooded Landscape https://collections.artsmia.org/art/127708/
black and white etching of a landscape scene; small house on top of a rising hillside; tree on left edge; small, bare tree in LRQ A landmark of 20th-century book illustration, David Hockney’s unconventional interpretation of fairy tales selected from the hundreds compiled by the Brothers Grimm (Jakob Ludwig Carl Grimm and Wilhelm Carl Grimm) during the 19th century, considers the supernatural and psychological content of these bizarre stories in visual terms. With a virtuoso handling of linear and tonal intaglio printmaking, Hockney explores the characters’ motivations, values, and temperaments, presenting his own reading of the tales while seeking a greater understanding of human mentality. The illustrations also reference art of the past, a common feature of Hockney’s work, with visual allusions to Uccello, Carpaccio, Leonardo, Brueghel, and René Magritte. As a result, there is a timeless quality to the images that complements the stories’ centuries-old legacy of folklore.
December 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Picture of Melrose Avenue in an Elaborate Gold Frame https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/102197
© David Hockney
December 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Picture of a Still Life That Has an Elaborate Silver Frame https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/102200
© David Hockney
December 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Tyler Dining Room http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hockney-tyler-dining-room-p20122
date inscribed Presented by the artist 1993
December 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Russian Royal Palace, design for Ubu Roi http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85232
Gift of J. Kasmin
December 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/not-detected-7
This artwork by David Hockney is a photomontage that depicts a seemingly casual gathering around a Scrabble game, combining multiple perspectives to capture the dynamic and intimate nature of the scene. Known for his innovative techniques, Hockney’s piece illustrates his fascination with how people interact within domestic spaces, blending elements of everyday life with vibrant visual storytelling.
December 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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1st Noble, Count of Vitepsk and 2nd Noble, Grand Duke of Posen. Costume designs for the play Ubu Roi http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85820
Gift of the Trustees of the Pastorale Fund
December 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/not-detected-30
This artwork by David Hockney displays a nude figure standing casually in the corner of a sparsely detailed room, showcasing the artist's signature use of soft lines and muted tones. It reflects Hockney's fascination with the human form and his influence from both classical and contemporary art movements.
December 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM