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Artworks
David Hockney
Number One Chair (M.C.A.T 287), 1985Lithograph47.6 x 55.9 cm.
18 3/4 x 22 in.Edition of 60Signed and numbered in pencil lower right/left.Number One Chair is a signed lithograph from an edition of 60, featured in David Hockney's unconventional Moving Focus series. Hockney makes the humble chair the focal point of this print, imbuing the everyday object with narrative significance. The chair, evocative of a cosy countryside home or garden setting, is presented against a backdrop of abstract, criss-crossed floorboards. These floorboards, constructed through diagonal lines arranged at varying angles, create a distorted perspective that adds movement and depth to the scene. Adding to the visual complexity, Hockney includes a secondary background with small, simplified chairs rendered in black and white. These mini chairs recede into the background, contrasting with the vibrant, detailed depiction of the central Number One Chair. Through this print, Hockney continues his exploration of how he perceives and represents space, reflecting his innovative approach to visual language and spatial awareness in the Moving Focus series.