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An Image of Ken

David Hockney

Dovehouse Contemporary United Arab Emirates

Artwork details

Artist

David Hockney

Title

An Image of Ken

Description

An Image of Ken

By David Hockney

David Hockney, a prominent British artist, is celebrated for his versatile and innovative contributions to 20th-century art. Known for his vivid use of color, distinctive compositions, and exploration of various mediums, Hockney's work spans painting, drawing, photography, and more, leaving an indelible mark on the realms of pop art and contemporary art.

1985

Lithograph on paper

70 x 52.5 cm. (27.6 x 20.7 in.)

Edition of 20

Signed, dated and numbered

The sitter’s tilted head, large glasses and hand resting against his face fill this closely cropped portrait. Dense, grainy marks describe the hair, moustache and clothing, while lighter lines open up the forehead and lenses. The shifting scale of the features creates a lively, intimate study rather than a static likeness.

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Date

1985

Medium

Lithograph

Signature

Signed

Image

70 x 52.5 cm

Sheet

70 x 52.5 cm

Status

Available

Price

Price on request

The Artist

David Hockney

Born in Bradford England on the 9th July 1937 David Hockney was interested in art from a very early age, and was an admirer of Fragonard, Picasso and Matisse. The fifth of six children his parents encouraged his artistic experimentation. He went to the Bradford College of Art 1953-57. To fulfil his national service, he worked in hospitals as he was a conscientious objector to war. Then in 1959 he was accepted into the Royal College of Art, Graduate school in London.