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David Hockney — The Thames in the Morning
David Hockney

The Thames in the Morning

1988

A vibrant and luminous depiction of the River Thames bathed in the early light of morning, rendered in Hockney's signature bold, expressive palette of blues, greens, and golden yellows. The scene captures the quiet stillness of the river at dawn, with Hockney's characteristically flat planes of color and confident brushwork bringing a joyful, almost theatrical energy to the familiar London landscape. True to his lifelong fascination with light and perception, Hockney transforms an ordinary morning vista into a celebration of color and presence.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Day Sale

November 26, 2018

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David Hockney, The Thames in the Morning, 1988

A vibrant and luminous depiction of the River Thames bathed in the early light of morning, rendered in Hockney's signature bold, expressive palette of blues, greens, and golden yellows. The scene captures the quiet stillness of the river at dawn, with Hockney's characteristically flat planes of color and confident brushwork bringing a joyful, almost theatrical energy to the familiar London landscape. True to his lifelong fascination with light and perception, Hockney transforms an ordinary morning vista into a celebration of color and presence.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Year
1988
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Living Artist, Blue Chip, Acrylic On Canvas, Vibrant, Male Artist, Japanese, Botanical, Urban Scenery, British Artist, Landscape, Pop Art, Renowned Master, Nature, River Landscape, Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Art, Detailed Naturalism, Colorful, Female Artist, Vibrant Colors, Peaceful Mood, Contemporary, Horizontal Format

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Jonathan Murray, Alex Capecelatro, Richard Caswell, Sebastián In Situ, John McNally, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Andrew P. Cooper, Lisa Rembrandt, Art Institute of Chicago, Nick Phoenix , Derek Jones