1982
Lithograph in colors on Somerset paper, folded three times to form four paper panels
49 x 54 cm
Edition of 1000
Signed, dated and numbered by Hockney in pencil
From the China Diary Portfolio
Printed and published by Petersburg Studios, New York
 
A captivating limited edition lithograph from David Hockney’s China Diary Portfolio, created after a visit in the early 1980s. The journey he made had a significant impact on his work, as he explored the intersection of Eastern and Western aesthetics, particularly with perspective. The print depicts a stylised aerial view of Tiananmen Square, with its vastness shown by the expanse of white space, and the Forbidden City rendered in contrasting bold colours. This combination of multiple perspectives, is something Hockney continued to explore throughout his career, notably in his ‘Joiners’ photography method.
 
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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