Water

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David Hockney

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Water is David Hockney's original poster design for the exhibition "Hockney and Water" held at the Maritime Center in Norwalk, Connecticut (now the Maritime Aquarium) in 1989. The previous owner of the painting, John B. Hightower, was Executive Director of the New York State Arts Council from 1964-70. He was also a Director of the Museum of Modern Art, President of the South Street Seaport Museum, Director of the Mariners' Museum and of Norwalk Maritime Center. Mr. Hightower was the director of the Norwalk Maritime Center when the exhibition "Hockney and Water" was mounted.

Never framed and thought lost, this painting was rediscovered amongst Hightower's effects, whilst preparing for the sale of his estate. The authenticity of the painting has been confirmed by David Hockney.

Water

David Hockney

Artist: David Hockney (b.1937)
Title: Water
Medium: Gouache on card with collaged element
Date: 1989
Size: 9 x 18 in : 22.9 x 45.7 cm
Framed Size: 13 x 22 in : 33.0 x 56.0 cm
Provenance: Estate of John Brantley Hightower, USA
Private collection, London
Exhibited: The image of this work was used as the poster for the exhibition "Hockney and Water" at the Norwalk Maritime Center in 1989
Notes: The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by David Hockney
Reference: A20-25
Status: Available for sale, please enquire for price
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