David Hockney Vintage 1994 Lithograph Print Framed Large Pop Art Poster " Le Plongeur ( Paper Pool 18 ) " 1978

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This David Hockney rare vintage 1994 offset lithograph print custom framed iconic large Pop Art poster " Le Plongeur ( … Read more This David Hockney rare vintage 1994 offset lithograph print custom framed iconic large Pop Art poster " Le Plongeur ( Paper Pool 18 ) " 1978, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The Pop Art poster print is published and distributed by Graphique De France. printed in 1994 in France in an unnumbered limited edition. It features an artwork image originally created by Hockney in 1978 titled " Le Plongeur ( Paper Pool 18 ) ", copyright 1994 David Hockney / Tyler Graphics, Ltd.

David Hockney ( 1937 - 2026 ) is an English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer. He is an important contributor to The Pop Art Movement of the 1960's. He is considered one of the most influential British artists of The 20th Century. His artworks have commanded greater popular acclaim than any other Contemporary British artist. the Pop Art Expressionist style artworks have been the subject of more than 400 solo exhibitions. Art works by Hockney are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

Kenneth E. Tyler is considered by many to be the most accomplished Contemporary master printer and publisher. he is an arts educator and prominent figure in the American Post War revival of fine art limited edition printmaking. His technically advanced expertise and willingness to experiment on a bold scale drew many famous and influential artists to his workshops, among them David Hockney, Frank Stella, Helen Frankenthaler, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns.

On a visit to Tyler's workshop in 1978, Hockney discovered paper pulp. After some experimenting he found that he could pigment and " paint " with this medium. The " Paper Pools " are a group of 95 paper pulp works created during a three month period of collaboration in 1978. Hockney concentrated on the Tyler swimming pool, he photographed, sketched, and studied it. recording the water's light qualities and they changed. During the project Tyler, directed by Hockney mixed hundreds of gallons of pigmented pulp. The result was some of David Hockney's most unique and iconic artworks.

The rare out of print framed large format Pop Art poster print measures 38 3/4" W X 20 1/2" H X 1" D.

It is custom framed with UV protective plexiglass in a Contemporary Modern navy blue satin finish metal frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent condition. The poster print is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and some very light minor wear. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less