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David Hockney Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

British, 1937-2026

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 was prolific and worked 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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Artist: David Hockney
Banana Drawing, Crayon and Pastel on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 1970
Banana Drawing, Crayon and Pastel on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 1970

Banana Drawing, Crayon and Pastel on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 1970

By David Hockney

Located in Aventura, FL

Original colored crayons and pastel drawing on paper. Hand signed and dated on front by David Hockney. Artwork size 16.75 x 14inches. Frame size approx 27 x 24 inches. Provenance: Annely Juda Fine Art; Richard Gray Gallery. Artwork in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered. About the Artist: David Hockney is one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. Perhaps best known for his serial paintings of swimming pools, portraits of friends, and verdant landscapes, the artist’s oeuvre ranges from collaged photography and opera posters to Cubist-inspired abstractions and plein-air paintings of the English countryside. Often returning to a certain motif again and again, he probes the manifold ways one can see an image or a space. Hockney’s exploration of photography’s effect on painting and everyday life is evinced in his hallmark work A Bigger Splash (1967). “In art, new ways of seeing mean new ways of feeling; you can't divorce the two, as, we are now aware, you cannot have time without space and space without time,” he has explained. Born on July 9, 1937 in Bradford, United Kingdom, Hockney attended the Royal College of Art in London alongside R.B. Kitaj. At school, he studied under both Francis Bacon and Peter Blake, but also credits Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse for influencing his distinctive and varied style. In 1963, the artist traveled to Southern California for the first time and fell in love with the bright sunshine and easygoing lifestyle. Since then, he has alternated living and working between Yorkshire, United Kingdom, and Los Angeles, CA. In November 2018, his 1972 painting...

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John Pencil Drawing on Paper
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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...

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Cecil
Cecil

Cecil

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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) Provenance: Collection of the Artist. Private Collection, Lon...

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David Hockney drawings and watercolor paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic David Hockney drawings and watercolor paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by David Hockney in lithograph, crayon, graphite and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1990s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large David Hockney drawings and watercolor paintings, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of David Jones, CH, CBE, Hugh Casson, and John Emanuel. David Hockney drawings and watercolor paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $962 and tops out at $1,495, while the average work can sell for $1,219.
Questions About David Hockney Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
  • 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 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 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.