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Brenda - Signed Print by David Hockney 1998 - MyArtBroker

Brenda
Signed Print

David Hockney

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Medium: Etching

Edition size: 35

Year: 1998

Size: H 112cm x W 78cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney’s Brenda, a signed etching from 1998, is estimated to be worth between £8,000 and £11,500. This is a rare artwork, having been sold once at auction on 14th March 2024 for an average selling price of £9,413. The current average annual growth rate of this piece is 11%. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 35.

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March 2024Christie's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

In Brenda, Hockney employs etching, a printmaking technique where lines are incised into a metal plate using acid, creating a print with fine detail and tonal variations. The artwork demonstrates Hockney's skill in translating observational drawings into the more deliberate medium of printmaking.

The composition focuses entirely on Brenda's face, eliminating background elements to draw attention to her expression. The viewer's eyes are drawing towards Brenda's hands at the bottom of the composition, which reach to hold her swollen, pregnant stomach. The etching's intimate scale and focused composition invite close inspection, encouraging viewers to engage deeply with the subject's depicted personality.

Brenda is part of a larger body of work from the late 1990s where Hockney explored portraiture through various printmaking techniques. This period marked a return to traditional mediums for Hockney, following his experiments with photography and digital art in the 1980s and early 1990s.

  • 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.