David Hockney (1937) – “Dog Painting 38 & 43, 1995” (Set)

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David Hockney, “Dog 38” and “Dog 43”, two authorized lithographic posters on heavyweight smooth glossy paper (approx. 250gsm – refers to paper thickness/density).

Year: 1995

© David Hockney.

Condition: very good. Never framed, never exposed. Edges slightly yellowed by the passage of time, invisible once framed.

Size of each: 53 x 64,5cm.

David Hockney is widely regarded as one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Associated with the Pop Art movement of the 1960s and later celebrated for his innovative explorations of colour, perspective, and everyday subjects, Hockney’s work spans painting, photography, drawing, and printmaking. His distinctive visual language characterised by bold colour palettes, flattened perspectives, and simplified forms has made him one of the most recognisable figures in contemporary art.

The works Dog 38 and Dog 43 belong to Hockney’s beloved Dog Paintings series, created in the mid-1990s. These works portray the artist’s dachshunds resting peacefully on cushions, capturing quiet domestic moments with warmth and humour. Through expressive brushwork and vibrant colour contrasts particularly the deep reds of the dogs against cool blues and yellows Hockney transforms an intimate everyday scene into a striking modern composition.

In these works, the dogs appear curled up in relaxed poses, emphasising the tranquillity and affection that characterised Hockney’s relationship with his pets. The simplified setting and bold colour blocks highlight the emotional tone of the image rather than realistic detail, reflecting Hockney’s continuing interest in combining figurative subject matter with modernist pictorial structure.

The Dog Paintings series is among Hockney’s most charming and widely admired bodies of work. By focusing on these intimate moments, the artist reveals a softer and more personal side of his practice, while maintaining the strong graphic clarity that defines his style. Posters and prints derived from this series of paintings have become highly collectible and are appreciated both by contemporary art collectors and by admirers of Hockney’s vibrant and playful vision of modern life.

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