
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Day Sale
November 26, 2018
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