Untitled No. 168
Untitled No. 168
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 2020 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2019 | Christie's London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Sunflowers by David Hockney, created in 2010, is an iPad drawing printed on paper. The piece depicts a vibrant bouquet of sunflowers in a vase, rendered using digital technology. This work is part of an edition of 25. The piece represents a digital evolution of his earlier explorations of floral subjects, particularly his 1990s series of Yorkshire landscapes featuring sunflowers
This iPad drawing exemplifies the artist's adept adoption of digital technology in his artistic practice. The composition centres on a bouquet of sunflowers, with vivid yellow petals contrasting against a deep magenta background. Green leaves and stems are rendered with bold, confident strokes, characteristic of Hockney's distinctive style. The vase, adorned with red dots, adds a unique element to the piece.
This work is notable for its exploration of colour and form through digital means. The use of the iPad allowed Hockney to experiment with different textures and layers, resulting in a piece that combines traditional subject matter with contemporary techniques. The digital medium enables a unique interplay of colours and textures that would be challenging to achieve with traditional painting methods.
This piece reflects his ongoing fascination with floral subjects, which he has revisited throughout his career using various media. By creating this work on an iPad, Hockney continues his tradition of embracing new technologies in art-making, a practice he began in the 1980s with photocopiers and fax machines.
