Breakfast With Stanley In Malibu
Breakfast With Stanley In Malibu
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Digital Print
Edition size: 25
Year: 1989
Size: H 130cm x W 144cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| July 2021 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| February 2012 | Christie's South Kensington | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Breakfast With Stanley In Malibu (1989) is a fax print on paper depicting the artist’s beloved sausage dog Stanley next to a breakfast table. The simple arrangement of objects contributes to the calm atmosphere of the indoor setting, which contrasts with giant shapes outside the room. Further behind the table, we see a series of pointed shapes, resembling a torrent of heavy waves that seem to move behind the window. Featuring everyday objects, vibrant interior design, and the beloved sausage dog, the print combines a variety of subjects that have become representative of David Hockney’s work throughout the years.
During his career, Hockney has explored a range of technologies contemporary to his time, driven by the need to experiment with perspective and style. These technologies include Polaroid cameras, fax machines, photocopiers, and, from 2008 onwards, computers and iPad. In the late 1980s, Hockney became interested in fax art and produced a series of faxed drawings that he would distribute to his colleagues and friends. Breakfast With Stanley In Malibu was created as a gift to Billy Wilder, an Austrian-American film director and David Hockney’s lifelong friend. Hockney produced the print during the filmmaker’s visit to his home and studio in December 1990.
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.
