The Diver was created by David Hockney for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. A striking composition which artfully combines his iconic Californian 'pool' paintings of the late 1960s with the vibrant energy of a swimmer diving into rippling waters, the artwork embodies the stylised technique and compositional dynamism which characterise Hockney's very best works. Drawing for Hockney has always featured prominently in his artistic output. The Diver demonstrates Hockney's exceptional draftsmanship ability through the creation of a work of delicate beauty and deceptive simplicity. Through his innate spatial ability the artist transforms the traditional figure and ground composition into a complex network of sparkling fragmented shapes, executed in fluid strokes of his pencil. Hockney's unique use of flattened perspective highlights the viewer's alignment with the diver, bringing to the fore the dynamic action that is so lyrically conveyed in this masterful composition. This premium quality giclee art print reproduction has been produced on luxurious 100% cotton rag textured art paper using archival quality inks resulting in a superior print suitable for museum or gallery display.

• Gallery quality giclée art print
• 300gsm 100% cotton rag textured art paper
• Natural white with a matte finish
• Archival inks for vivid colour and sharp detail
• Available in multiple sizes
• Can be purchased framed or unframed

David Hockney is one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. He is perhaps best known for his serial paintings of swimming pools, portraits of friends, and verdant landscapes. The artist’s oeuvre ranges from collaged photography and opera posters, to Cubist-inspired abstractions and plein-air paintings of the English countryside. Often returning to a certain motif again and again, he probes the manifold ways one can see an image or a space. Hockney’s exploration of photography’s effect on painting and everyday life is evinced in his hallmark work A Bigger Splash (1967). “In art, new ways of seeing mean new ways of feeling; you can't divorce the two, as, we are now aware, you cannot have time without space and space without time,” he has explained.

Quality art deserves quality framing. We offer a premium quality bespoke framing service that is more affordable and convenient than using your local picture framer. Your art print will be framed to the most exacting standards by our team of master framers using gallery quality materials throughout. The end result - a beautiful framed artwork designed to last a lifetime that exudes style and craftsmanship delivered right to your door.

• Framing only available within New Zealand
• Delivery time is approximately 7 working days
  
• Artwork arrives ready to hang
• Hardwood frames in three stylish colour options
  
• 2mm premium clear float glass
  

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