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Gregory Loading His Camera, Kyoto, Feb. 1983 - Signed Print by David Hockney 1983 - MyArtBroker

Gregory Loading His Camera, Kyoto, Feb. 1983
Signed Print

David Hockney

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Medium: Photographic print

Year: 1983

Size: H 53cm x W 36cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of David Hockney's Gregory Loading His Camera, Kyoto, Feb. 1983 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £17,000 and £26,000. This photographic print from 1983 is a rare artwork with an auction history of two sales since its entry to the market on 8th October 1999. The edition size of this artwork is currently unknown.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
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May 2013Christie's New York United States
October 1999Christie's New York United States

Meaning & Analysis

Although at a first glance it may appear that the artist multiplied one and the same photograph, it is fragments of three different but similarly looking photographs, placed on top of one another, that endow the scene with a sense of energy and movement. Gregory’s head bent downwards is pictured three times, while a set of images at the centre of the collage presents his hands in a variety of positions. The idea behind the arrangement is to depict the simple task of loading a camera as an active process. If scanned quickly from right to the left, the pictures of Gregory’s hands create the illusion that the action progresses before the viewer’s eyes. Hockney commented in the context of joiners, “[they] brought me closer to the way we actually experience the activity of seeing, and it actually led me back to drawing and painting, with a whole new sense of the possibilities to be found there.”

  • British-born artist David Hockney is a kaleidoscopic force in the art world. Born in 1937, Hockney's vibrant palette and innovative techniques have left an indelible mark on contemporary art. A pioneer of the British Pop Art movement in the 1960s, he seamlessly transitioned through various styles, from photo collages to vivid landscapes. Renowned for his exploration of light and space, Hockney's versatility extends to painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design. A captivating storyteller, his works often capture the essence of modern life with a playful yet profound touch. With a career spanning decades, Hockney remains an enduring visionary in the ever-evolving art world.

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