My Pool And Terrace
My Pool And Terrace
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Intaglio
Edition size: 250
Year: 1983
Size: H 91cm x W 121cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Bonhams Los Angeles | United States | |||
| February 2025 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| February 2025 | Phillips New York | United States | |||
| September 2024 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | United States | |||
| January 2024 | SBI Art Auction | Japan | |||
| December 2023 | A.N. Abell Auction Company | United States | |||
| December 2023 | Lempertz, Cologne | Germany |
Meaning & Analysis
My Pool And Terrace is a signed intaglio print by British artist, David Hockney. This dynamic print was released in an edition of 250 in 1983, and is one of many depictions of swimming pools that pervade the artists' long career.
In this very linear and yet very painterly work Hockney presents us with a view of his own pool, bordered by plants whose foliage appears at first like a banana emerging from its skin, as well as the shutters of a pool house, a curve of railings and what could be planks of wood of a covered area on his terrace to the right. Dominated by red, blue and green, the scene is complex in its simplicity, offering a slightly skewed perspective which recalls his views of a Mexican courtyard in the Moving Focus series.
The pool itself appears empty, the squiggly blue lines suggesting not so much water but the actual lines that he painted onto the bottom of his swimming pool in blue paint so that the real life subject of so many of his paintings, drawings and prints, became an art object in its own right. With its light filled composition and palette of red and blue the work recalls Hockney’s more fauvist style and even appears to be a reference to Matisse’s scenes of the south of France.
Having moved from London to LA in 1964, Hockney was very taken by this sun-filled light (and life) and represented it many times throughout his oeuvre. While he may be best known for his portraits or pool scenes with figures, here we feel like LA becomes the main character in the story, this study of his pool and terrace alluding to his seemingly paradiscial lifestyle.
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.
