Green Grey Blue Plant July
Green Grey Blue Plant July
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Digital Print
Edition size: 60
Year: 1986
Size: H 43cm x W 56cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2020 | A.N. Abell Auction Company | United States | |||
| April 2017 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| February 2012 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2011 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2008 | Christie's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
1986 was an important year for Hockney; he purchased his first office photocopier in a bid to claim more agency in the printmaking process, and he produced his first photo collage. Made with the photocopier, many of the works in the Home Made Prints series from this year appear to foreshadow the collages, through their almost obsessive fragmentation and layering. With this industrial machine Hockney found that the complications of lithography – which required the assistance of a print workshop – had been removed. There was no need for a stone or a plate, he could draw or paint directly onto a sheet of paper and copy it, feeding the resulting sheet through again to add the layers of colour using a different ink cartridge. As well as drawing onto the sheets Hockney photocopied a number of objects in order to create an impression of mixed media and in this work we see him using what looks like a rattan or wicker basket to create a woven effect on the sheet. This is offset by the cool green of the plant’s leaves which appear manually coloured in as with a pencil or crayon. Elsewhere further texture is added with fine lines, which lend a dynamism to the still composition, washes of colour and pointillist sections of shadow.
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.
