David Hockney began drawing dogs in 1987 when he adopted his first pair of dachshunds. What began as a drawing exercise soon became a series of tender portraits. The prints from this series tend to show Hockney’s beloved Stanley and Boodgie, often shown when they make the best sitters— asleep.
Last updated27 February 2025
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