A Neat Window, Santa Monica
A Neat Window, Santa Monica
Signed Print
David Hockney
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21 x 27cm, Edition of 80, Photographic print
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Meaning & Analysis
A Neat Window, Santa Monica is a chromogenic print created by David Hockney in 1973. This artwork captures an interior scene featuring a sunlit window and a cushioned seat. The print, part of Hockney's Twenty Photographic Pictures portfolio, reflects his interest in domestic spaces and light. It aligns with his broader exploration of Californian life and interiors during the early 1970s, showcasing his transition into photography as an artistic medium.
Hockney's A Neat Window, Santa Monica presents an interior with a window framed by shutters, casting light onto a cushioned seat. Hockney's precise rendering of light and shadow creates a sense of calm, demonstrating his ability to capture everyday moments with accuracy. This print is part of the Twenty Photographic Pictures portfolio, a series marking Hockney's first significant use of photography as an artistic medium. The portfolio explores the artist's fascination with Californian domesticity and the interaction of light within interior spaces, themes he had previously examined in his paintings and drawings.
The chromogenic process, which produces prints from colour negatives, allowed Hockney to achieve subtle gradations of colour and light, enhancing the print's capacity to convey the atmosphere of the Santa Monica setting. The work's focus on a quiet, personal space contrasts with Hockney's more vibrant and expansive landscapes, offering insight into his versatile artistic approach.