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    David Hockney Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink (M.C.A.T. 114)

    Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink is a striking monochrome lithograph by David Hockney and a pared-back counterpart to his earlier coloured floral still life. In this print, Hockney reinterprets the canonical flower bouquet through a graphic black-and-white lens, demonstrating both technical precision and conceptual wit. Long fascinated by perception and memory, Hockney transforms a traditional art historical subject into a meditation on representation itself. The absence of colour heightens the work’s structural clarity, inviting viewers to focus on line, composition, and the delicate tension between realism and abstraction.

     

    Artist: David Hockney
    Title: Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink
    Year: 1991
    Catalogue Raisonné:     Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, David Hockney Prints 1954–1977: A Catalogue Raisonné, (M.C.A.T. 114)
    Medium: Lithograph
    Edition:  Edition of 5), signed and numbered
    Size: 99 x 95 (38.9 x 37.4 inches)
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  • About David Hockney Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink

    The flowers lean and twist away from one another, their heavy heads bending toward the table in a manner that feels fragile rather than decorative. Hockney rejects the lush illusionism of 17th-century Dutch still life painting, instead embracing bold contour lines and expressive cross-hatching. A row of sharpened pencils points upward toward the bouquet, a self-referential gesture that acknowledges artistic creation while introducing a sharper, almost gothic undertone in monochrome. The stark contrast between dense background hatching and open negative space intensifies the composition’s drama. By revisiting the still life tradition, long considered a benchmark of artistic mastery, Hockney positions himself within a lineage that stretches from European Old Masters to modern figures such as Andy Warhol, offering a contemporary homage grounded in line and perception.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink was published in an edition of 50 impressions, 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 Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink, 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 Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink, 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 Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink David Hockney's first print?

    No Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink is not Hockney's first print.

     

    Is Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink signed by David Hockney?

    The print is signed in pencil lower left/right.

     

    How rare is David Hockney's Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink?

    David Hockney’s Flowers Made of Paper and Black Ink (1971) is a rare.  signed lithograph with a limited edition size of 50, plus proofs.

     

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    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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