Original lithographic poster with art by David Hockney titled “Celia in a black dress and red stockings” from exhibition in Germany 1981 and made in 1000 copies.

This piece is part of a long series of portraits and drawings of Celia Birtwell by Hockney. She appears often in his work and functions both as sitter and as a symbol of beauty, fashion, and their friendship / muse-relationship.

David Hockney is one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary artists, known for his vibrant use of color, light, and inventive perspectives. Emerging in the 1960s, he became famous for his California pool paintings, which combine cool modernist settings with emotional depth. Restlessly experimental, Hockney has worked across painting, printmaking, photography, stage design. From Yorkshire landscapes to Californian sunshine, his art is both personal and universal, blending joy, memory, and keen observation. Today, Hockney remains an influential and innovative figure, constantly exploring new ways of making and experiencing images.

The piece is framed with a hand painted red frame with beautiful leaf detailing and is placed on a light background.

H99 x W74 cm.