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David Hockney 'Harlequin from Parade' 1981, Vintage Offset Print
David Hockney 'Harlequin from Parade' 1981, Vintage Offset Print

David Hockney 'Harlequin from Parade' 1981, Vintage Offset Print

By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This first edition exhibition poster, titled Harlequin, was created by David Hockney for the Metropolitan Opera's 1981 production of the ballet Parade.

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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Triple Bill- Metropolitan Opera, Vintage, 1982
Triple Bill- Metropolitan Opera, Vintage, 1982

Triple Bill- Metropolitan Opera, Vintage, 1982

By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Metropolitan Opera Poster designed by David Hockney in 1982 is a notable artwork that combines offset lithograph and silkscreen printing techniques.

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1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Mixed Media

Hand-Signed Turandot Lyric Opera of Chicago
Hand-Signed Turandot Lyric Opera of Chicago

Hand-Signed Turandot Lyric Opera of Chicago

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

1991 Digital print in colours on glossy photographic paper 91.4 x 66 cm Signed and dedicated 'For Kas do come on Jan 11th Love David H' in black ink Printed by Bradley Published by L...

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Digital, Paper

Harlequin from Parade for the Metropolitan Opera New York
Harlequin from Parade for the Metropolitan Opera New York

Harlequin from Parade for the Metropolitan Opera New York

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

Harlequin from Parade, created for the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1981 First edition colour offset lithograph poster 96.5 x 61 cm Framed Unsigned David Hockney (born 1937) is on...

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1980s Abstract Figurative Prints

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Paper, Offset

David Hockney Original Vintage Poster 'Parade Metropolitan Opera New York 1981'
David Hockney Original Vintage Poster 'Parade Metropolitan Opera New York 1981'

David Hockney Original Vintage Poster 'Parade Metropolitan Opera New York 1981'

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Original vintage poster for David Hockney ''Parade Metropolitan Opera New York 1981' Created for the Opera Parade at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1981.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

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Huge David Hockney Metropolitan Opera N.Y. 1981 Litho
Huge David Hockney Metropolitan Opera N.Y. 1981 Litho

Huge David Hockney Metropolitan Opera N.Y. 1981 Litho

By David Hockney

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Huge, David Hockney Litho .. From the Parade ,Metropolitan Opera N.Y. 1981.

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20th Century American Prints

Parade - Metropolitan Opera New York

Parade - Metropolitan Opera New York

By David Hockney

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

David Hockney Screenprint Poster in colors on wove paper with full margins.

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1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Color, Paper, Screen

1982 David Hockney 'Parade- Metropolitan Opera'

1982 David Hockney 'Parade- Metropolitan Opera'

By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 81 x 41 inches ( 205.74 x 104.14 cm ) Image Size: 81 x 41 inches ( 205.74 x 104.14 cm ) Framed: No Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age ...

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1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Mixed Media

A French Triple Bill (Metropolitan Opera) original Hockney design
A French Triple Bill (Metropolitan Opera) original Hockney design

A French Triple Bill (Metropolitan Opera) original Hockney design

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

This large screen print was created by David Hockney for the Metropolitan Opera’s Parade, a triple-bill of short French pieces directed by John Dexter, for which Hockney designed set...

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1980s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

San Francisco Opera

San Francisco Opera

By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Artwork may be viewed at our warehouse in Brooklyn. Additional images and information are available upon request.

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1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Set Decor of Parade for the Metropolitan Opera in New York

Set Decor of Parade for the Metropolitan Opera in New York

By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Metropolitan Opera Poster designed by David Hockney in 1982 is a notable artwork that combines offset lithograph and silkscreen printing techniques.

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1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Mixed Media

1980 'Triple Bill: The Rite of Spring, Le Rossignol, and Oepidus'

1980 'Triple Bill: The Rite of Spring, Le Rossignol, and Oepidus'

By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 80 x 41 inches ( 203.2 x 104.14 cm ) Image Size: 80 x 41 inches ( 203.2 x 104.14 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additional D...

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1980s Prints and Multiples

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Screen

David Hockney Original Vintage Poster 'Parade Metropolitan Opera New York 1981'
David Hockney Original Vintage Poster 'Parade Metropolitan Opera New York 1981'

David Hockney Original Vintage Poster 'Parade Metropolitan Opera New York 1981'

By David Hockney

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

David Hockney original vintage poster 'Parade Metropolitan Opera New York 1981' Created for the Opera Parade at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1981.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings
Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Vintage poster for the 1982 Summer Festival season of the San Francisco Opera. David Hockney designed the whimsical sets and costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Igor...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings
Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Vintage poster for the 1982 Summer Festival season of the San Francisco Opera. David Hockney designed the whimsical sets and costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Igor...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings
Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Vintage poster for the 1982 Summer Festival season of the San Francisco Opera. David Hockney designed the whimsical sets and costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Igor...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings
Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Vintage poster for the 1982 Summer Festival season of the San Francisco Opera. David Hockney designed the whimsical sets and costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Igor...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings
Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Vintage poster for the 1982 Summer Festival season of the San Francisco Opera. David Hockney designed the whimsical sets and costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Igor...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings
Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Vintage poster for the 1982 Summer Festival season of the San Francisco Opera. David Hockney designed the whimsical sets and costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Igor...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings
Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Vintage poster for the 1982 Summer Festival season of the San Francisco Opera. David Hockney designed the whimsical sets and costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Igor...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings
Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Vintage poster for the 1982 Summer Festival season of the San Francisco Opera. David Hockney designed the whimsical sets and costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Igor...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings
Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Vintage poster for the 1982 Summer Festival season of the San Francisco Opera. David Hockney designed the whimsical sets and costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Igor...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings
Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Vintage poster for the 1982 Summer Festival season of the San Francisco Opera. David Hockney designed the whimsical sets and costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Igor...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings
Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

Vintage David Hockney Poster San Francisco Opera 1982, whimsical color drawings

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

Vintage poster for the 1982 Summer Festival season of the San Francisco Opera. David Hockney designed the whimsical sets and costumes for the San Francisco Opera's production of Igor...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Parade, Metropolitan Opera
Parade, Metropolitan Opera

David HockneyParade, Metropolitan Opera, 1981

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H 49 in W 34.5 in D 1.5 in

Parade, Metropolitan Opera

By David Hockney

Located in Missouri, MO

David Hockney "Parade, Metropolitan Opera" 1981 Offset Lithograph Ed. 1000 Hand-Signed by the Artist Image: 37.5 x 23 inches Framed Size: approx. 49 x 34.5 inches One of the forem...

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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Offset

Detail of Bedlam, from Rake's Progress exhibition poster, Hand signed by Hockney
Detail of Bedlam, from Rake's Progress exhibition poster, Hand signed by Hockney

Detail of Bedlam, from Rake's Progress exhibition poster, Hand signed by Hockney

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

David Hockney San Francisco Opera Summer Season (Hand Signed), 1982 Offset lithograph poster (hand signed by David Hockney) 39 × 34 inches Boldly signed by David Hockney on the front...

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1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

New York Metropolitan Opera House : Tirésias - Original Vintage Poster (1981)
New York Metropolitan Opera House : Tirésias - Original Vintage Poster (1981)

New York Metropolitan Opera House : Tirésias - Original Vintage Poster (1981)

By David Hockney

Located in Paris, IDF

David HOCKNEY New York Metropolitan Opera House : Tirésias Original Vintage Poster Printed in France by Imprimerie Moderne du Lion in Paris 63 x 43 cm (c. 24.8 x 16.9 inch) This po...

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1980s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Offset

Framed, Vintage David Hockney Poster, American, Parade, Met Opera, New York
Framed, Vintage David Hockney Poster, American, Parade, Met Opera, New York

Framed, Vintage David Hockney Poster, American, Parade, Met Opera, New York

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a framed, vintage David Hockney poster. An American advertisement titled Parade for the Metropolitan Opera of New York, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

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Late 20th Century English Posters

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Glass, Paper

Set Decor of Parade for the Metropolitan Opera in New York

Set Decor of Parade for the Metropolitan Opera in New York

By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Metropolitan Opera Poster designed by David Hockney in 1982 is a notable artwork that combines offset lithograph and silkscreen printing techniques.

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1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Mixed Media

David Hockney’s Metropolitan Opera Stravinsky Poster
David Hockney’s Metropolitan Opera Stravinsky Poster

David Hockney’s Metropolitan Opera Stravinsky Poster

Located in Pewsey, GB

David Hockney’s Metropolitan Opera Stravinsky poster Original lithographic poster printed by Petersburg Press, USA.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Rare "PARADE" Metropolitan Opera N.Y., 1981
Rare "PARADE" Metropolitan Opera N.Y., 1981

Rare "PARADE" Metropolitan Opera N.Y., 1981

By David Hockney

Located in Sarasota, FL

Screen print poster "POP ART" multi-color Acrobat, Opera, Metropolitan, by David Hockney.

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Vintage 1980s American American Classical Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Parade Metropolitan Opera 1981
Parade Metropolitan Opera 1981

Parade Metropolitan Opera 1981

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

In 1979-80, Hockney was invited to design the stage sets for a triple bill at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, consisting of Erik Satie’s Parade, and two others short operas.

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper

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A Retrospective at the Tate Gallery

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By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

1987 Offset lithograph on wove paper 75.8 x 51 cm Printed by Westerham Press and published by the Tate Gallery Framed A rare original exhibition poster from David Hockney's A Retros...

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Wove Paper, Lithograph

David Hockney 'Park Hotel Munich' 2020- Offset Lithograph
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By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In 2020, an offset lithograph reproduction of David Hockney's "Park Hotel Munich" was published, measuring 23.5 x 16.75 inches. The original artwork, created in 1972, is part of Hock...

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David Hockney - Paris Review 25th Anniversary coveted Limited Ed. poster, Framed

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

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1980s Pop Art Still-life Prints

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Munich Olympics Poster - Olympische Spiele Munchen, 1972
Munich Olympics Poster - Olympische Spiele Munchen, 1972

Munich Olympics Poster - Olympische Spiele Munchen, 1972

By David Hockney

Located in Manchester, GB

David Hockney, Munich Olympics Poster - Olympische Spiele Munchen, 1972 Offset lithograph poster Signed in plate Issued in a run of 4000 101 x 64 cm (39.76 x 25.2 in) An original ...

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Offset

Paints the Stage Poster by David Hockney - Year 1985
Paints the Stage Poster by David Hockney - Year 1985

Paints the Stage Poster by David Hockney - Year 1985

By David Hockney

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

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1980s Abstract Prints

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Offset

1970s Modernist Swiss Colorful Surrealism Signed Dada Lithograph Andre Thomkins
1970s Modernist Swiss Colorful Surrealism Signed Dada Lithograph Andre Thomkins

1970s Modernist Swiss Colorful Surrealism Signed Dada Lithograph Andre Thomkins

By André Thomkins

Located in Surfside, FL

This one is titled "What do you and I and she sea... sieh" and depicts a surreal figure of a robed woman walking in an abstract landscape by a lake in yellow, green, red and blue wit...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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1972 Munich Olympics Poster - Olympische Spiele Munchen

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By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

An original vintage poster featuring Hockney's iconic pool diver artwork, created for the 1972 Munich Olympics / Olympische Spiele Munchen. Hockney was one of twenty nine artists tha...

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1970s Abstract Figurative Prints

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1988 poster for David Hockney: A Retrospective at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1988 poster for David Hockney: A Retrospective at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

1988 poster for David Hockney: A Retrospective at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

By David Hockney

Located in PARIS, FR

The 1988 poster for “David Hockney: A Retrospective” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a vibrant and visually striking representation of the artist’s distinct style. Featuring Hoc...

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1980s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

David Hockney 'Montcalm Interior at Seven O'Clock' 1988
David Hockney 'Montcalm Interior at Seven O'Clock' 1988

David Hockney 'Montcalm Interior at Seven O'Clock' 1988

By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This David Hockney poster, titled Montcalm Interior at Seven O’Clock, is printed in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England on a high-quality coated heavy stock paper. The work captures Ho...

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1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Untitled No. 516, from: A Bigger Book, Art Edition D
Untitled No. 516, from: A Bigger Book, Art Edition D

Untitled No. 516, from: A Bigger Book, Art Edition D

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

Untitled iPad drawing printed on paper from A Bigger Book 2016 56 x 43.2 cm Edition 85 of 250 Hand signed, numbered and dated '10' by Hockney Published by David Hockney and Taschen A...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Paper, Digital

An Image of Gregory Offset Print Exhibition Poster, Hockney, 1996
An Image of Gregory Offset Print Exhibition Poster, Hockney, 1996

An Image of Gregory Offset Print Exhibition Poster, Hockney, 1996

By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This exhibition poster was created for The Prints of David Hockney, held at The Center for Contemporary Graphic Art and the Tyler Graphics Archive Collection in 1996. Featuring Hockn...

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1990s Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Ink in the Room Screen Print, Contemporary, Signed Edition 37/68
Ink in the Room Screen Print, Contemporary, Signed Edition 37/68

Ink in the Room Screen Print, Contemporary, Signed Edition 37/68

By David Hockney

Located in Bristol, GB

23-colour screenprint on Arches 88 paper Edition 37 of 68 + 14 AP's Signed, numbered, dated and blindstamped by publisher on the front (Gemini G.E.L.) Excellent, with minor loss of s...

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20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

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Old Rinkrank threatens the Princess by David Hockney Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales

Old Rinkrank threatens the Princess by David Hockney Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales

By David Hockney

Located in New York, NY

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L'Enfant et les Sortilèges Serigraph, Pop Art, 1981, Limited Edition

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By David Hockney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

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Original Munich Olympic Poster after David Hockney

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By David Hockney

Located in Dubai, Dubai

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Questions About David Hockney Opera

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    David Hockey was one of the first artists to use acrylics. He would paint large areas of one color, then would add finer details over top. Shop a selection of David Hockney’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    David Hockney was known for creating photo collages and photo montages. He would take polaroid photos and use the images to compose his patchwork of art. You can shop a selection of David Hockey’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    There are several interesting facts about David Hockney. For one, the British artist refused to write an essay for his final exam at the Royal College of Art and instead submitted a sketch of his diploma, prompting the school to change the rules in order to allow him to graduate. He also has synesthesia, which allows him to see colors when he listens to music. In 1990, he turned down the opportunity to be knighted by the Queen of England. Another fact is that Hockney has always been fascinated by the use of technology in art. He is credited with inventing the technique of joining Polaroid photos in a collage to form a panoramic picture, and he has recently been using the Brush app to paint on an iPad. On 1stDibs, find a selection of David Hockney art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A digital collage, much like the ones by artist David Hockney, can be made by taking many photographs from one place. Take your collection of photos to photoshop and work in the collage, but do not blend the images. Photoshop will put the images in layers and you can adjust them. You’ll want to adjust them and play with the color and shadow to get your own effect. Shop a selection of original Hockney pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reproductions of David Hockney’s art are very popular and can be found online as well as in many physical retail stores and art stores. Finding original fine-art prints that Hockney created — prints created specifically to be made into a limited edition — is a bit more difficult, but they can be located at art galleries, auction houses and various online platforms. Shop a selection of authentic David Hockney prints from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    David Hockney is known as an important artist in the pop art movement. His paintings and photo collages of Los Angeles swimming pools are what are most frequently referenced when talking about his works. Today David Hockney has moved into the digital art arena and continues to push artistic boundaries. Shop a selection of David Hockney pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    What David Hockney's most famous piece is can be debated. Many experts state that the British artist’s best-known work is 1967's A Bigger Splash, which shows a swimming pool viewed on a sunny day. Other popular works by Hockney include The Splash (1967), Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy (1971), Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) (1972), My Parents (1977) and Self Portrait with Red Braces (2003). Explore a selection of David Hockney art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much David Hockney's art is worth depends on its medium, size, history, condition and other factors. In 2018, his Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), produced in 1972, sold for over $90 million at an auction in New York. The art of David Hockney is engaging in its ambiguities; his prints, drawings and paintings are warm but aloof, filled with light yet often dark and brooding in subject. His stature in the contemporary art world is such that he was named the most influential British artist of all time in a 2011 survey of one thousand British painters and sculptors. If you own a Hockney piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can be of assistance during the valuation process. On 1stDibs, find a collection of David Hockney art.