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    David Hockney Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book (M.C.A.T 234)

    Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book (1980) is a signed lithograph by David Hockney that continues his celebrated exploration of the swimming pool motif. Across a career spanning more than six decades, Hockney repeatedly returned to water as both a technical challenge and a symbolic subject. Fascinated by its shifting colour, transparency, and movement, he described water as a “formal problem” with no fixed visual description. In this print, Hockney refines his investigation, using lithography and bold blue ink to immerse the viewer in the fluid surface of a Californian pool.

     

    Artist: David Hockney
    Title: Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink For Book
    Year: 1980
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, David Hockney Prints 1954–1977: A Catalogue Raisonné, (M.C.A.T. 234)
    Medium: Lithograph 3 aluminum plates
    Edition:  Edition of 1000 TP, signed and numbered in pencil lower right/left.
    Size: 26.7 x 22.9 (10.5 x 9 inches)
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  • About David Hockney Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book

    Related to iconic works such as A Bigger Splash and Pool with Two Figures, this lithograph foregrounds the pool as an almost total field of blue. Unlike more structured compositions, here the viewer’s gaze appears submerged, looking upward toward a stark white diving board that cuts cleanly across the surface. The dramatic contrast between crisp architectural lines and expressive blue ripples heightens the sensation of depth and motion. Hockney’s layered tones and glimpses of tiled flooring create spatial illusion within a flat picture plane, demonstrating his mastery of perception. Echoing his comparison of California to Vincent van Gogh finding light in Arles, the diving board becomes a metaphorical springboard for reinvention. Through rhythmic lines and shifting blues, Hockney transforms water into an emotional and modernist landscape.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book was published in an edition of 1000 Trial Proofs, signed and numbered in pencil lower left/right. Generally, proofs and standard edition examples can differ in market value depending on rarity and condition.

     

    Signature:

    The print is signed and numbered in pencil lower left/right. The presence and clarity of the signature is an important factor and feature in authentication and value assessment.

     

    Condition:

    Given the age and rarity of Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book, condition is a critical factor in determining value. Each example we handle is carefully examined for foxing, time-staining, handling marks, edge wear, or tears, all of which can impact desirability and price.

     

    Provenance:

    Where possible, provenance is researched and documented: exhibition history, collection records, and publication references can significantly enhance confidence and value for collectors.

     

    Pricing and Value Guidance:

    Due to scarcity and private market activity, prices for David Hockney's Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book, can vary widely. As a general guide, values are influenced by: overall condition; edition size; whether it's signed; proof versus standard edition; provenance; and current market demand for Hockney prints.
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    FAQs

    Is Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book David Hockney's first print?

    Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book (1980) is not David Hockney’s first print, but rather a famous 6-color lithograph from his Paper Pools series. It was created for the deluxe edition of his book, documenting his experiments with paper pulp, and is one of his many iconic pool-themed works.

     

    Is Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book signed by David Hockney?

    The print is signed in pencil lower left/right.

     

    How rare is David Hockney'sPool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book?

    David Hockney’s Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book  is a relatively rare and highly coveted, 6-color lithograph produced in a limited edition of 1,000 signed/numbered prints.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book privately?

    Yes. We regularly source this print for collectors through our private and trusted network.

     

    How much is David Hockney's Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book worth?

    Values vary based on condition, edition type, and provenance. Please do contact Andipa Editions for current market guidance; we'd be delighted to assist you.

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