David Hockney (born 1937) has painted for more than sixty years, and his work falls into a few clear groups. Knowing them makes it easier to pick a print that fits your room.
1. California pools (1960s–70s)
Hockney moved to Los Angeles in 1964 and painted its light, lawns and swimming pools in flat, bright acrylic. A Bigger Splash (1967) is the most famous. These pictures are calm, sunny and graphic, and they suit bathrooms, bedrooms and modern living rooms. See posters and canvas prints.
2. Double portraits and interiors
Between 1968 and the late 1970s Hockney painted large portraits of couples in their homes, such as Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy (1970–71). Quiet rooms, clear light and careful composition make these good for studies, hallways and dining rooms.
3. Yorkshire landscapes (2004–2013)
Back in East Yorkshire, Hockney painted the woods and fields near Bridlington through the seasons. The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire (2011) is a series of dated views of the same road as spring arrives: bright greens, purples and pinks. These are the most colourful of his works and work well as large framed posters above a sofa or bed.
4. iPad drawings (2009 onwards)
Hockney drew hundreds of pictures on an iPhone and then an iPad: flowers on a windowsill, sunrises, the Yosemite Suite (2010–11) and the Normandy landscapes of 2020. The lines are loose and the colours strong. They suit small spaces and gallery walls.
Which format?
- Poster: paper, unframed, cheapest, fits a standard frame.
- Framed poster: ready to hang, choice of frame colour.
- Canvas: no glass, no glare, a painted look.
Every print is a reproduction made to order; none are original works or signed editions. Browse all David Hockney prints.