‘From September 1993, I painted and drew my dogs. In order to draw them I had to leave large sheets of paper all over the house and studio to catch them sitting or sleeping without disturbance. Everything was made from observation so speed of execution was important.’
Etching, on Somerset wove
Signed, dated and inscribed A.P. X/X
An artist's proof aside from the edition of 35
Published by Pace Editions, Inc., New York
Plate: 22 × 27 cm (8.6 × 10.6 in)
Sheet: 32.2 × 36.4 cm (12.7 × 14.3 in)
Alan Cristea Gallery, David Hockney Recent Etchings 15
In excellent condition
‘I make no apologies for the apparent subject matter. These two dear little creatures are my friends. They are intelligent, loving, comical and often bored. They watch me work; I notice the warm shapes they make together, their sadness and their delights. And, being Hollywood dogs, they somehow seem to know that a picture is being made.’
