David Hockney

British, 1937 - 2026

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  • The image shows a large rectangular shape with diagonal lines enclosing an abstract green form resembling a creature with rounded head and limbs. To the right, there is a sketch of a human figure next to an abstract sculpture. The background is a blue wash, and on the far right, intersecting lines suggest a curtain.

    A Picture of Ourselves

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching and aquatint in red, blue, and green (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.12

    Not on view
  • The image includes abstract shapes formed by wavy blue lines resembling a guitar's body. The shapes are filled with scattered splashes and dots in blue and red. A block of text is displayed upside down across the image. The composition may bring to mind a child's craft project or doodling, creating a playful and irregular pattern. The reversed text contributes to the abstract quality, and the overall setup suggests an experimental art piece combining structure and randomness.

    Made in April

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Softground etching and aquatint in red and blue (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.11

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of various abstract elements and a minimalist portrait outline. The image features a simplified line drawing of a male figure on the right, sitting with one arm crossed. Above him is an arrangement of abstract shapes and lines, including a guitar-like form with blue lines, and playful curved blue strokes. Below the guitar are colorful blotches in green, yellow, red, and blue, with different hatching and shading techniques used to complement each color. The bottom of the drawing has horizontal lines, a patch of black scribbles, and lines radiating out.

    The Poet

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching and aquatint in red, blue, green, yellow, and black (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.13

    Not on view
  • The artwork features a series of vertical lines with vivid colors like red, blue, yellow, green, and black resembling dripping paint. To the left, there's a large shape resembling a covered mound or a cloaked figure, alongside a line drawing of a plant emanating from a structured geometric container, which connects to an image of a potted plant. On the right, a lightly sketched hand shape appears to hold a pair of cloud-like forms. The abstract composition combines vibrant colors and delicate outlines with recognizable everyday objects.

    I Say They Are

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching and aquatint in red, blue, yellow, green, and black (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.16

    Not on view
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    Gregory Reclining

    David Hockney, Edward Henderson, Anthony Zepeda, Gemini G.E.L.

    1976, published 1977

    Lithograph on gray rives wove paper  Accession ID  1990.27.21

    Not on view
  • The image includes horizontal planes with abstract shapes and lines creating a layered composition. At the top, squiggly lines in bright colors are arranged like a mountain range or tangled wires. Below, there is a green textured area resembling grass and a profile of a head on a stand. Another layer contains objects like a checkerboard-patterned fan or net, bottle shapes, and cylindrical forms. Further down, there are linear forms resembling a musical instrument, next to cross-hatched and scribbled textures suggesting a field. The overall arrangement resembles a shelf holding an assortment of eclectic and abstract items.

    Serenade

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching, softground etching, and aquatint in red, blue, green, and yellow (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.19

    Not on view
  • The artwork features geometric and abstract shapes. On the left, there is a tall, slender structure with a lattice pattern next to a zigzag column with a tree on top. On the right, a rectangular block serves as a pedestal for vertically standing shapes with colorful extensions. Below, there is a line-drawn outline of a pottery-like object beside a surface with a spherical pattern. The background includes subtle lines and clouds.

    A Tune

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching and aquatint in red, yellow, blue, green, and black (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.3

    Not on view

  • The Blue Guitar

    David Hockney

    1976-1977

    Softground etching and aquatint in red and blue on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.1

    Not on view
  • The image displays various geometric shapes and intersecting lines in a random arrangement. It includes a stylized outlined figure of a dog walking on a rectangular surface patterned with short lines. A green illustrated bust resembling a human head is depicted to the left of the dog. A table setting with a glass, fork, and knife is shown on the lower left, while in the background, a patterned vase filled with flowers appears behind a grid-like surface. At the top center, there is a simplistic sketch of a light bulb, and at the bottom, there is a set of large eyes on a flat plane. All these elements are connected through the use of linework.

    Discord Merely Magnifies

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching, softground etching, and aquatint in red, blue, and green (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.7

    Not on view
  • The image displays a combination of curved and straight lines forming an abstract composition. In the forefront, there is a circular set of lines resembling a chair next to a square table with a fruit bowl. The background consists of overlapping blue and orange lines creating a textured grid. The twisting shapes suggest movement, and there is a green grid pattern resembling a garden trellis on the right. These elements come together to form an abstract representation open to various interpretations.

    Tick it, Tock it, Turn it True

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching, softground etching, and aquatint in red, blue, green, and black (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.15

    Not on view
  • The image features an abstract composition with various linear and geometric shapes. There is a rectangular structure resembling a room or a box with walls and a ceiling. Abstract shapes include an orange circle, a green semi-sphere on a platform, and squiggly lines. A checkered grid and blue hatched patterns suggest textures. Curtains hang at the entrance of the box. Inside, a pattern on the floor is filled with angular and curved lines resembling abstract designs. The lines, colors, and shapes in the image evoke familiarity with objects like a house or room filled with decorations, while maintaining an abstract style.

    In a Chiaroscuro

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching, softground etching and aquatint in red, blue, and green (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.9

    Not on view
  • There is a blue curtain hanging vertically on the left side of the image. Behind the curtain, there is a green sculptural bust and a small green plant in a vase on a grid-patterned platform. The color palette includes dominantly blue, green, and red hues with hints of beige and white. The curtain is positioned prominently to the left, while the bust and plant rest on a platform to the right, aligned within a red-outlined structure. Blue clouds appear scattered in the background.

    What is this Picasso?

    David Hockney

    1976/1977

    Etching, softground etching, and aquatint in red, blue, and green (printed from 2 copper plates) on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.60.20

    Not on view