Rocks Nevada
Rocks Nevada
Signed Print
David Hockney
65 x 50cm, Edition of 95, Lithograph, 1968
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Meaning & Analysis
Rocks Nevada is a 1968 lithograph by David Hockney. This artwork presents an arrangement of rocks, rendered in muted colours on wove paper. It demonstrates Hockney's interest in landscapes and their abstract qualities, forming part of his exploration of natural forms. The piece is signed and numbered as part of a limited edition of 95, printed on BFK Rives paper.
In Rocks Nevada, Hockney employs a reductive approach to capture a rocky landscape. The lithograph features a balanced composition with three distinct elements: a grey rock atop a green one, both resting on a series of red and black lines. This use of colour and form showcases Hockney's ability to distil natural elements into fundamental shapes and hues.
The choice of BFK Rives paper, known for its texture, enhances the precise lines and tonal variations of the artwork. This technical decision reflects Hockney's growing expertise in printmaking during this period.
Rocks Nevada aligns with Hockney's broader interest in landscapes, evident in other works such as his later Yorkshire series. The simplicity in this lithograph exemplifies the artist's exploration of how basic elements can represent a scene, a theme prevalent in his work during the late 1960s. The work's restrained palette and composition provide a counterpoint to some of his more vibrant pieces from the same period, such as A Bigger Splash (1967).
