The Yosemite Suite 14
The Yosemite Suite 14
Signed Print
David Hockney
£50,000-£80,000
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¥9,720,000-¥15,550,000 Value Indicator
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| March 2018 | Christie's London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
The Yosemite Suite 14 by David Hockney is a digital print created in 2010, part of a series of 25 iPad drawings. This artwork captures a scene from Yosemite National Park, featuring a tall tree against a blue sky with surrounding foliage. Hockney produced this piece using the Brushes app on his iPad, demonstrating his exploration of digital media in landscape art. This work is part of Hockney's broader investigation into new technologies for artistic creation.
In The Yosemite Suite 14, Hockney employs digital technology to render the landscapes of Yosemite National Park. The composition centres on a prominent tree, set against a bright blue background. To the left of this tree is another with swirls of green leaves, and to the right are some tubular black forms which might resemble another tree. Hockney's use of the iPad allows for a range of digital brushstrokes and textures, resulting in a dynamic interplay of colours and forms.
This artwork is part of Hockney's exploration of digital media, which began in 2009 when he started creating art on his iPhone. The Yosemite Suite, completed in 2010-2011, represents a significant development in this digital journey. Hockney's approach to digital art maintains his distinctive style while adapting to new tools, as evidenced by the vibrant palette and nuanced textures in particular this piece.
The creation of The Yosemite Suite 14 involved Hockney working directly in the landscape of Yosemite, using his iPad to capture the immediacy of the scene. This method allowed him to layer and manipulate colours digitally, achieving effects that differ from his traditional paintings. The resulting artwork combines the spontaneity of on-site sketching with the precision of digital editing.
