My Mother And A Parrot
My Mother And A Parrot
Signed Print
David Hockney
£2,800-£4,200
$5,500-$8,000 Value Indicator
$5,000-$7,500 Value Indicator
¥26,000-¥40,000 Value Indicator
€3,350-€5,000 Value Indicator
$28,000-$40,000 Value Indicator
¥540,000-¥800,000 Value Indicator
$3,550-$5,500 Value Indicator
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Medium: Etching
Edition size: 100
Year: 1974
Size: H 65cm x W 50cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | Phillips New York - United States | My Mother And A Parrot - Signed Print | |||
| September 2023 | Phillips London - United Kingdom | My Mother And A Parrot - Signed Print | |||
| June 2022 | AAG: Arts & Antiques Group - Netherlands | My Mother And A Parrot - Signed Print | |||
| September 2021 | Bonhams Knightsbridge - United Kingdom | My Mother And A Parrot - Signed Print | |||
| June 2021 | Cottone Auctions - United States | My Mother And A Parrot - Signed Print | |||
| July 2017 | Christie's New York - United States | My Mother And A Parrot - Signed Print | |||
| April 2014 | Christie's London - United Kingdom | My Mother And A Parrot - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
My Mother And A Parrot by David Hockney is an etching and aquatint created in 1973-74. Part of an edition of 100, the work depicts Hockney's mother alongside a parrot, rendered in a combination of colour and monochrome. Published by Petersburg Press, this piece showcases Hockney's technical skill in combining different printmaking techniques. The artwork exemplifies Hockney's 1970s printmaking, blending personal subject matter with innovative artistic methods.
Hockney's My Mother And A Parrot demonstrates his proficiency in printmaking, combining etching and aquatint methods to create a visually striking composition. The artwork is divided into two distinct sections: the upper part features a coloured parrot, while the lower portion presents a monochrome portrayal of Hockney's mother with another parrot. This juxtaposition creates a visual contrast that highlights Hockney's experimental approach to printmaking.
The detailed rendering of his mother's features, from the lines of her face to the texture of her clothing, showcases Hockney's attention to detail. The artist's skill is equally evident in the depiction of the parrots, with the upper bird's plumage rendered in rich hues that contrast with the monochrome bird below. The print was produced when Hockney was dividing his time between England and California. This transatlantic lifestyle influenced his work, blending British sensibilities with American Pop Art influences.
