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The Grand Canyon South Rim With Rail, Oct 1982 - Signed Print by David Hockney 1982 - MyArtBroker

The Grand Canyon South Rim With Rail, Oct 1982
Signed Print

David Hockney

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Medium: Photographic print

Edition size: 10

Year: 1982

Size: H 106cm x W 344cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney's The Grand Canyon South Rim With Rail, Oct 1982 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £90,000 to £130,000. This photographic print, created in 1982, is a rare artwork with an auction history of one sale since its entry to the market in October 2012. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 10.

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Auction Results

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October 2012Christie's London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

In this 1982 print, a limited edition of 10 and part of the Photo Collages collection of works, much-loved British artist David Hockney photographs a subject he has since returned to in his landscape paintings: the Grand Canyon. Hockney once remarked that this piece proved he had ‘found a way to photograph the Grand Canyon and show its grandeur’; tackling the difficulties of representing ‘one of the biggest spaces you can see’ head on, argued Hockney, meant opting for a more economical approach to image-making. An embodiment of the artist’s nuanced and philosophical approach to photography – an approach which formed the basis of a public lecture given at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London in 1983 – this print saw Hockney stand in one place, moving his camera across the arc of his visual field so as to form a composite panorama. In contrast to other ‘joiner’ images produced in this period, namely Luncheon At The British Embassy, Tokyo, February 16th 1983 (1983), here Hockney’s does not aim to commit others’ movement to the page: rather, the only movement depicted is his own. A visual testament to a time spent looking intently at his objects of study, here Hockney crafts an image of the Grand Canyon which does justice to its enormous size and seemingly infinite level of detail.

  • 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.

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