1976
Lithograph on wove paper
93 x 60.2 cm
An Artist Proof aside the edition of 30
Hand-signed and labelled AP with the impression number by Hockney in coloured crayon
 
A striking, large lithograph featuring Gregory Evans, a former lover and then longtime friend to Hockney, created as part of his celebrated Friends series. In the print, Evans is sitting hunched over a black chair, with crossed legs and eyes shut, appearing deep in thought, with the title of the work insisting on Evan’s introspective character. This piece exemplifies Hockney’s extraordinary ability to capture his sitter’s feeling within a single, intimate portrait and efficient use of lines.
 
David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influential 20th century British artists. He has explored a diverse range of techniques over the years including painting, printmaking, drawing, set design, videography, photography and digital art. He was an innovative printmaker with technology early in his career which has gained recent traction again drawing on his iPhone and iPad. Hockney explores everything from still life and domestic scenes to portraits and landscapes, whilst also addressing themes in his own life such as sexuality. Hockney’s style is iconic and recognisable with its warm feeling and lively, colourful palette. In 2018, Hockney’s Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) became the most expensive artwork by a living artist to be sold at auction when it sold in New York for $90 million. Hockney’s work is held in countless international collections and museums.
 
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