Small Head Of Gregory
Small Head Of Gregory
Signed Print
David Hockney
£2,950-£4,450Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 98
Year: 1976
Size: H 25cm x W 23cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2022 | SBI Art Auction | Japan | |||
| May 2019 | Wright | United States | |||
| December 2018 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| April 2017 | Phillips New York | United States | |||
| July 2009 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2007 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
With his cherubic curls and full lips, Gregory Evans stares out beyond the frame presenting his face in profile. Shown casually leaning against the wall in a plain white t-shirt he stands out from the other sitters in the series who often seem overtly posed or formal. While lithography was a somewhat lengthier process than etching, Hockney retains the immediacy of his earlier prints and drawings in this work, which he titled Small Head of Gregory. A sense of intimacy is palpable too, not just through the close cropping of the head and the small size of the sheet, but also from the knowledge that Hockney and Evans were lovers for ten years; when Hockney was asked in an interview who the love of his life has been he replied, ‘Maybe Gregory’. The portrait is a marked contrast to the other work depicting Evans in the series, where the figure is shown in a suit with a floppy bow tie, sitting in a modernist tubular steel chair. Here the portrait has been stripped of context, beyond the wall that supports the sitter, and we are made to focus instead on his delicately rendered features.
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.
