Celia in Polka Dot Skirt
Artist
David Hockney
(British, born 1937)
Date1980
Mediumlithograph and screenprint
Dimensionssheet: 101.6 x 91.4 cm (40 x 36 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Markingspublisher's blindstamp,l.l.: embossed, © "II" (in a circle--mark for Gemini G.E.L.)
Credit LineGift of Sidney and Rosalie Rose
Terms
Object number1984.147
Label TextCelia Britwell has been one of David Hockney’s closest friends and most frequent portrait subjects since they met in the 1960s. In these variations of Celia seated, we can see the range of Hockney’s technical facility as well as a candid responsiveness to each encounter with his sitter. About her, Hockney has said, “Celia has a beautiful face, a very rare face, with lots of things in it which appeal to me. It shows her intuitive knowledge and kindness, which I think is the greatest virtue.”
ProvenanceSidney Rose, Worcester, MAOn View
Not on view
