The art of David Hockney is always engaging in its pleasant ambiguities: his prints, drawings and paintings are warm but somehow aloof; filled with light yet often dark and brooding in subject; simple, frank and mundane, but also ethereal and complex. The artist’s stature in the contemporary art world is such that, in a 2011 survey of one thousand British painters and sculptors, he was named the most influential British artist of all time.
Hockney grew up in Bradford, in the northern English county of Yorkshire, studying at the Bradford School of Art from 1953 to ’57, and at the Royal College of Art in London from 1959 to 1962. Though he was educated in art at a time when abstraction dominated the field, Hockney stuck resolutely to figurative painting and drawing.
Hockney's early paintings suggest a search for a style, veering from Expressionism to a grotesquerie suggestive of James Ensor. But Hockney found himself almost the moment he arrived in Los Angeles, in 1963. The move from the gray and rainy Britain to a world of bright sunshine and sparkling water brought Hockney a sense of freedom and an artistic epiphany. He would spend most of the next five years in L.A., painting luminous pictures, such as A Bigger Splash (1967), of things that made him happy: swimming pools, manicured lawns, palm trees, stucco buildings and luxuries like shower stalls. Hockney also painted people, almost always his friends. His California portraits such as Beverly Hills Housewife (1966) are considered to be his finest work. They are at once grandly scaled, intimate and poetic.
In the 1970s, Hockney moved back to Britain and spent much of his time on photography and printmaking. He returned to painting in the 1980s, and to subjects like still lifes, seascapes and portraits. Hockney has always been fascinated by the use of technology in art — he’s credited with inventing the technique of joining Polaroid photos in a collage to form a panoramic picture — and has been using the Brush app to paint on an iPad. Because he is prolific and works in a wide range of mediums, Hockney’s art is available at many price points. His consistently striking and provocative work should have a place in any comprehensive collection of contemporary art.
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$1,295
David Hockney, Untitled (from Geh durch den Spiegel): Male Nude, Original Print
By David Hockney
Located in Hamburg, DE
David Hockney Untitled (from Geh durch den Spiegel), 1966 Medium: Lithograph on paper Dimensions: 14 7/10 × 10 1/10 in (37.3 × 25.6 cm) Edition of 250: Not signed, not numbered Condi...
Lithograph
A Bigger Book Art Edition 'Untitled, 468' Signed Inkjet Print
By David Hockney
Located in Bristol, GB
iPad drawing 8-colour inkjet print on cotton-fiber archival paper, with full margins, with the illustrated 680-page chronology book and stand designed by Marc Newson Contained in the...
Inkjet, Archival Paper
$1,082
'M', Hockney's Alphabet, David Hockney and Stephen Spender, Lithograph, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Manchester, GB
David Hockney, 'M' from 'Hockney's Alphabet', 1991 Edition of 250 Free Delivery to UK Customers From the special edition of Hockney's Alphabet, published in 1991, and signed on th...
Paper, Lithograph
$10,000
Hockney Paints the Stage (Hand signed and inscribed with French flag drawing)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
David Hockney Hockney Paints the Stage (Hand signed and inscribed with doodle of French flag and embellishments), 1983 Softback monograph (hand signed and inscribed in marker, with e...
Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
The Church Tower and the Clock by David Hockney Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
From David Hockney’s celebrated Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm portfolio, an image from the story of ‘Fundevogel’. This etching is from the Brothers Grimm tale of ‘Fundevoge...
Etching, Aquatint
$2,000
The older Rapunzel by David Hockney (Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
From David Hockney’s celebrated Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm portfolio, an image from the story of Rapunzel. This composition is sourced from Paolo Uccello’s St George and...
Etching, Aquatint
Paper Pools invitation
By David Hockney
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Sold unframed Produced on the occasion of the David Hockney Paper Pools collaboration with Tyler Graphics Ltd in 1979. The exhibition was at Andre...
Lithograph
25 Exhibition Louis Vuitton Foundation Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Original poster from the 2025 exhibition at Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris 2025 Offset lithograph 70 x 50 cm David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influential 20th century B...
Lithograph, Offset
A Picture of Ourselves from 'The Blue Guitar' portfolio
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
A Picture of Ourselves from 'The Blue Guitar' portfolio, 1967-77 Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil Etching with aquatint in colours on Inversk mould-made paper 53 x 46 cm 20.9 x ...
Paper, Etching, Aquatint
$54,129
My Window. Art Edition (No. 751–1, 000), iPad drawing ‘No. 778’, 17th April 2011
By David Hockney
Located in Bristol, GB
My Window. Art Edition (No. 751–1,000), iPad drawing ‘No. 778’, 17th April 2011 8 colour inkjet print on cotton-fibre archival paper and book Edition 187 of 250 (print) Edition 0937...
Inkjet
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter P, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter P, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition published by A...
Lithograph
$1,766
1986 original poster of David Hockney, Images and thoughts for Vogue magazine
By David Hockney
Located in PARIS, FR
Very nice original poster of David Hockney, Images and thoughts for Vogue magazine at the Claude Bernard gallery. David Hockney was born in 1937 in Brad...
Paper, Lithograph
$70,029
Going Out
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
David Hockney Going Out, 1993 Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil Lithograph and screenprint in colours on Arches wove paper 58.2 x 76.1 cm 23 x 30 inches Edition of 68 David Hock...
Handmade Paper, Lithograph, Screen
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter C, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter C, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition published by A...
Lithograph
Cassandra
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
An iconic print from The Drawn Blank Series by Bob Dylan 2010 Digital pigment print in colours on Hahnemühle 350gsm Museum Etching wove paper 69.5 x 55.9 cm Edition of 295 Publishe...
Paper, Digital Pigment
"Untitled No.16" From "The Yosemite Suite" By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
"Untitled No.16" From "The Yosemite Suite" By David Hockney David Hockney, a prominent British artist, is celebrated for his versatile and innovative contributions to 20th-century ...
Paper, Inkjet
16th March 2021, Tulips in Cut Glass, Signed Inkjet Print
By David Hockney
Located in Bristol, GB
iPad drawing inkjet print on paper Edition 19 of 50 88.9 x 63.5 cm (35 x 25 in) 94 x 68.2 x 4.1 cm, 37 x 26.9 x 1.6 in Signed, numbered and dated on the front Excellent condition. Mi...
Digital, Inkjet
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter S, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter S, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition published by A...
Lithograph
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter Z, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter Z, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition published by A...
Lithograph
The bell tower by David Hockney (Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
From David Hockney’s celebrated Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm portfolio, an image from the story of ‘The boy who left home to learn fear’. Hockney chose this story for its ...
Etching, Aquatint
Tribute to Violinist Jascha Heifetz, limited edition David Hockney poster
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
David Hockney Tribute to violinist Jascha Heifetz, 1988 Offset Lithograph Poster 15 × 34 inches Limited Edition of 100 Unframed (unsigned) Another example of this work was featured i...
Offset
David Hockney 'The Tate Gallery - Celia in a Black Dress' Exhibition Print
By David Hockney
Located in San Rafael, CA
David Hockney (British, b. 1937), 'David Hockney -The Tate Gallery - Travels with Pen, Pencil and Ink, Drawings and Prints, but no paintings, 1961 - 1979'...
Lithograph
Two Boys Aged 23 or 24 Galerie Mikro Berlin 1968
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
This first edition exhibition poster was created for David Hockney's Complete Prints show at Galerie Mikro in Berlin in 1968. It features the artwork Two Boys Aged 23 or 24 from the ...
Lithograph, Offset, Paper
25 Exhibition Louis Vuitton Foundation Poster (Set of 3)
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 original posters from the 2025 exhibition at Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris 2025 Offset lithograph 70 x 50 cm each David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influential...
Lithograph, Offset
'E' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
'E' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney David Hockney is a renowned British artist known for his vibrant paintings and innovative use of technology in art. His work often e...
Lithograph
John Pencil Drawing on Paper
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
A unique pencil drawing by David Hockney, ‘John’ was created in 1969 during his highly sought-after California period. Showcasing Hockney’s exceptional draughtsmanship and expressive...
Paper, Pencil
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter F, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter F, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition published by A...
Lithograph
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter J, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter J, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition published by A...
Lithograph
$1,082
'I', Hockney's Alphabet, David Hockney and Stephen Spender, Lithograph, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Manchester, GB
David Hockney, 'I' from 'Hockney's Alphabet', 1991 Limited Edition - Unknown Edition Size Free Delivery for UK Customers From the special edition of Hockney's Alphabet, published ...
Lithograph
$1,082
'E', Hockney's Alphabet, David Hockney and Stephen Spender, Lithograph, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Manchester, GB
David Hockney, 'E' from 'Hockney's Alphabet', 1991 Unknown Edition Size Free Delivery to UK Customers From the special edition of Hockney's Alphabet, published in 1991, and signed...
Paper, Lithograph
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter R, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter R, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition published by A...
Lithograph
CELIA ADJUSTING HER EYELASH
By David Hockney
Located in Portland, ME
Hockney, David. CELIA ADJUSTING HER EYELASH. Scottish Arts Council 837, Gemini DH79-904. Lithograph, 1979. Edition of 100, plus 16 Artist's Proofs. signed, dated and numbered in gree...
Lithograph
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter Y, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter Y, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition published by A...
Lithograph
The French Shop
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
David Hockney’s ‘The French Shop’ captures his signature blend of his refined draughtsmanship and balanced compositions. One of the most sought-after black and white images in his pr...
Paper, Etching, Aquatint
Hollywood Bowl Hand-Signed Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
1966 Colour screenprint and offset lithograph on wove paper 76 x 56.5 cm Literature: No. 8 in Brian Baggott's Catalogue Signed and dated in pencil by David Hockney Published by Editi...
Paper, Offset, Screen
Flowers, Apple & Pear on a Table
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
David Hockney Flowers, Apple & Pear on a Table, 1986 signed and dated in pencil Home-made print in colours executed on an office copy machine, 1986, on four sheets of Arches pape...
Handmade Paper, Color
Hand-Signed A Bigger Picture - RA Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
2012 Offset lithographic poster 76.2 x 50.8 cm Edition of 10 examples signed by the artist Hand-signed by David Hockney in the lower right Framed Accompanied by a gallery Certificat...
Lithograph, Offset
'U' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
'U' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney David Hockney is a renowned British artist known for his vibrant paintings and innovative use of technology in art. His work often e...
Lithograph
'G' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
'G' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney David Hockney is a renowned British artist known for his vibrant paintings and innovative use of technology in art. His work often e...
Lithograph
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter Q, Variation I, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter Q, Variation I, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition p...
Lithograph
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter U, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter U, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition published by A...
Lithograph
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter T, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter T, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition published by A...
Lithograph
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
David Hockney, Letter Q, Variation II, from Hockney's Alphabet, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by David Hockney (born 1937), titled Letter Q, Variation II, from the folio Hockney's Alphabet, Drawings by David Hockney, originates from the 1991 edition ...
Lithograph
$706
1975 exhibition Dessins et Gravures by David Hockney at Galerie Claude Bernard
By David Hockney
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1975 exhibition Dessins et Gravures by David Hockney at Galerie Claude Bernard in Paris marked a significant moment in Hockney's career, focusing on his works in drawing and engr...
Paper
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...
Paper, Digital
'C' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
'C' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney David Hockney is a renowned British artist known for his vibrant paintings and innovative use of technology in art. His work often e...
Lithograph
Yves Marie With Flowers By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Yves Marie With Flowers By David Hockney 1974 Medium: Lithograph Paper Size: 30 x 22.25 inches ( 76 x 57 cm ) Image Size: 30 x 22.25 inches ( 76 x 57 cm ) Edition Size: 75
Lithograph
1970 original exhibition poster by David Hockney The Boy Hidden in an Egg
By David Hockney
Located in PARIS, FR
1970 original exhibition poster by David Hockney, titled "The Boy Hidden in an Egg" offers a captivating glimpse into the artist's interpretation of the classic fairy tales by the Br...
Paper, Lithograph
$1,082
'T', Hockney's Alphabet, David Hockney and Stephen Spender, Lithograph, 1991
By David Hockney
Located in Manchester, GB
David Hockney, 'T' from 'Hockney's Alphabet', 1991 Edition of 250 Free Delivery to UK Customers From the special edition of Hockney's Alphabet, published in 1991, and signed on th...
Paper, Lithograph
'Q' (I) From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
'Q' (I) From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney David Hockney is a renowned British artist known for his vibrant paintings and innovative use of technology in art. His work oft...
Lithograph
Number 1 Chair
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
David Hockney Number 1 Chair, 1985-6 Signed, dated and numbered AP III/XVI in pencil Colour lithograph and etching on handmade HMP paper 56.5 x 47.9 cm 22 1/4 x 18 7/8 inches Frame: ...
Handmade Paper, Etching, Lithograph
$7,065
David Hockney, Straw on the Left, Gold on the Right – Signed Print from 1969
By David Hockney
Located in Hamburg, DE
David Hockney (British, b. 1937) Straw on the Left, Gold on the Right, 1969 Series: Rumpelstilzchen (Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm) Medium: Etching and aquatint on handmade...
Etching
'V' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
'V' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney David Hockney is a renowned British artist known for his vibrant paintings and innovative use of technology in art. His work often e...
Lithograph
25 Exhibition Louis Vuitton Foundation Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 original posters from the 2025 exhibition at Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris 2025 Offset lithograph 70 x 50 cm each David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influentia...
Lithograph, Offset
25 Exhibition Louis Vuitton Foundation Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 original posters from the 2025 exhibition at Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris 2025 Offset lithograph 70 x 50 cm each David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influentia...
Lithograph, Offset
$56,835
Cecil
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
1973 Ink on paper 18.4 x 16.8 cm. Signed with the artist's initials 'DH' (lower right); inscribed 'Cecil' (upper right) Accompanied by a gallery Certificate of Authenticity David Ho...
Paper, Ink
'A' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
'A' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney David Hockney is a renowned British artist known for his vibrant paintings and innovative use of technology in art. His work often e...
Lithograph
Stanley in a Basket -- Print, Homemade, Dachshund, Dog by David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Stanley in a basket, October 1986, 1986 David Hockney Homemade print executed on an office colour copy machine on rag Arches paper Signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 50 ...
Color
$12,500
MO ASLEEP
By David Hockney
Located in Portland, ME
Hockney, David. MO ASLEEP. S.A.C. 124. Etching and aquatint, 1971. Edition of 75 plus 16 proofs. Proofed by Maurice Payne and printed by Shirley Clement at The Print Shop, Amsterdam. Published by Petersburg Press. 27 x 21 inches, 680 x 535 mm. (plate), 35 1/2 x 27 3/4 inches (sheet).Mo McDermott...
Etching, Aquatint
'K' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
'K' From 'Hockney's Alphabet' By David Hockney David Hockney is a renowned British artist known for his vibrant paintings and innovative use of technology in art. His work often e...
Lithograph