Untitled for Joel Wachs [special proof]

1993

David Hockney

Associated Names
David Hockney

Artist, British, born 1937

Claudio Stickar

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Mark Schultz

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows swirling and curving shapes with abstract qualities, featuring bold lines, contrasting colors, forms resembling nets and scalloped edges, and textures similar to scales or feathers. The colors present are red, blue, and black. Patterns and lines create depth, resembling seashells or coral reefs. The design suggests movement and fluidity, similar to light and shadow in an underwater scene.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 2016 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1584.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 23.85. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: S.P. I/XVIII; lower right in graphite: David Hockney 93; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: DH93-1348

Markings

embossed lower right: © 1993 D.H. & [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles

Wikidata ID

Q77258566

You may be interested in

Loading Results