The Yosemite Suite 16
The Yosemite Suite 16
Signed Print
David Hockney
£60,000-£90,000
$120,000-$190,000 Value Indicator
$110,000-$170,000 Value Indicator
¥580,000-¥870,000 Value Indicator
€70,000-€100,000 Value Indicator
$630,000-$950,000 Value Indicator
¥11,910,000-¥17,860,000 Value Indicator
$80,000-$120,000 Value Indicator
There aren't enough data points on this work for a comprehensive result. Please speak to a specialist by making an enquiry.
94 x 71cm, Edition of 25, Digital Print
Auction Results
Track auction value trend
Meaning & Analysis
The Yosemite Suite 16 by David Hockney, created in 2010, is a digital print capturing the landscape of Yosemite National Park. This artwork, originally drawn on an iPad and then printed on paper, is part of Hockney's exploration of nature through digital mediums. The piece showcases the artist's rendering of California's renowned scenery using contemporary technology, representing tree branches with bold strokes of black surrounded by green mark making to delineate the surrounding foliage.
In The Yosemite Suite 16, Hockney employs digital technology to reimagine the traditional landscape genre. The composition features a palette dominated by greens, depicting the dense foliage and towering trees characteristic of Yosemite. Hockney's use of an iPad allows for a combination of precise details and spontaneous strokes, evident in the depiction of bark and leaves alongside representations of light and shadow.
The colour palette and bold lines in this piece echo Hockney's earlier works, such as his Los Angeles swimming pool paintings from the 1960s, but with a contemporary approach. The digital medium allows for an intensity of colour and clarity of detail that expands the boundaries of landscape representation. This approach not only captures Yosemite's essence but also demonstrates the potential of digital tools in fine art practice. By embracing new technologies, Hockney continues to evolve his artistic methods, offering a fresh perspective on the natural world through digital means.