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David Hockney
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Fan account of David Hockney, an English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer.
1937
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Phynancial Conveyance. Design for the play Ubu Roi http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85832
Gift of the Trustees of the Pastorale Fund
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Self Portrait https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/self-portrait-1954-3
This mixed-media self-portrait by David Hockney creatively combines collage techniques with newspaper clippings to form a textured and dynamic representation of himself. The artwork showcases Hockney's innovative approach and playful use of color and pattern, reflecting the vibrant, expressive style he is known for.
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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6a. The Wallet Begins to Empty http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hockney-6a-the-wallet-begins-to-empty-p07040
Purchased 1971
December 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Père Ubu. Costume design for the play Ubu Roi http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85839
Gift of the Trustees of the Pastorale Fund
December 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Cancellation proof for Tick It, Tock It, Turn It True from The Blue Guitar http://www.moma.org/collection/works/156245
Gift of the artist
December 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Portrait of my Father https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/portrait-of-my-father-1955
"Portrait of My Father" by David Hockney is a poignant piece from 1955, showcasing his father seated with an introspective posture against a muted background. Hockney's early style is evident in the textured brushwork and subdued color palette, highlighting a deeply personal and contemplative mood.
December 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/not-detected-11
This artwork is one of Francis Bacon's fragmented portraits, vividly illustrating his fascination with the human form's deconstruction through distorted and reassembled features. The use of bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes accentuates the intensity and emotional depth characteristic of Bacon's provocative style.
December 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Self-Portrait https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/self-portrait
This self-portrait by David Hockney depicts a young man with glasses, sketched with delicate lines that capture his introspective expression. Hockney's early work showcases his penchant for self-reflection and an exploration of personal identity, a theme prevalent throughout his diverse artistic career.
December 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Water Pouring Into a Swimming Pool, Santa Monica https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/90031
© David Hockney
December 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Ur Curtain. Set design for the play Ubu Roi http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85842
Gift of the Trustees of the Pastorale Fund
December 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Picture of a Simple Framed Traditional Nude Drawing from A Hollywood Collection http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68904
Joseph G. Mayer Foundation Fund
December 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Viewing a Prison Scene (plate 5a) from A Rake's Progress http://www.moma.org/collection/works/18176
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Colin, Leon A. Mnuchin, and Joanne M. Stern Fund
December 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The Gospel Singing (Good People) (Madison Square Garden) (plate 2a) from A Rake's Progress http://www.moma.org/collection/works/18185
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Colin, Leon A. Mnuchin, and Joanne M. Stern Fund
December 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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A Bigger Grand Canyon https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/a-bigger-grand-canyon-1998
"A Bigger Grand Canyon" by David Hockney is a vivid, multi-panel painting showcasing the expansive and dynamic landscape of the Grand Canyon through bold colors and geometric composition. Employing his distinctive style, Hockney captures the vastness and vibrant beauty of the American landscape, melding traditional and contemporary techniques.
December 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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A Picture of Two Chairs http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hockney-a-picture-of-two-chairs-p20125
date inscribed Presented by the artist 1993
December 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Czar http://www.moma.org/collection/works/33360
Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation
December 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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8a. Bedlam http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hockney-8a-bedlam-p07044
Purchased 1971
December 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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A Play within a Play #2 https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/a-play-within-a-play-2-1963
"A Play within a Play #2" by David Hockney presents a surreal scene where an elegantly dressed figure stands in front of a vibrant, dreamlike tapestry. The piece exhibits Hockney's characteristic blend of fine art and theatrical elements, emphasizing his interest in the reinterpretation of space and narrative in visual art.
December 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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3a. The Seven Stone Weakling http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hockney-3a-the-seven-stone-weakling-p07034
Purchased 1971
December 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Seated Woman Being Served Tea by Standing Companion http://www.moma.org/collection/works/99391
Gift of Donald L. Bryant, Jr. and bequest of Richard S. Zeisler (by exchange)
November 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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5a. Viewing a Prison Scene http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hockney-5a-viewing-a-prison-scene-p07038
Purchased 1971
November 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Jungle Boy http://www.moma.org/collection/works/72216
Gift of the Associated American Artists
November 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/not-detected-8
This artwork, part of David Hockney's exploration of photomontage, captures an intimate domestic scene with the layered complexity of multiple perspectives. Hockney's technique connects various snapshots to create a dynamic whole, inviting viewers to explore the space and narrative within the family setting.
November 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/not-detected-10
This artwork by David Hockney is a photomontage that captures multiple angles and moments of a man enjoying a cigar, giving a dynamic and multilayered perspective. Known for his explorations of space and time in art, Hockney utilizes Polaroid images arranged in a collage to challenge traditional perceptions of reality and observation.
November 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/david-hockney/not-detected-29
This artwork by David Hockney features a composite photo collage capturing a figure in a raincoat standing amidst the gothic ruins of Bolton Abbey. Hockney's innovative use of photo montage creates a dynamic and fragmented visual experience, reflecting his interest in perception and the passage of time.
November 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM