David Hockney A Bigger Splash 1967 Mid-Century Modern Art Print

It took David Hockney two full weeks to paint a moment that lasted barely two seconds. This print such a compelling piece of mid-century modernism. The composition is defined by its clean, hard-edged geometry, featuring a flat turquoise pool, a stark yellow diving board, and a minimalist pink house set against a cloudless California sky.

About David Hockney

David Hockney, born in Yorkshire in 1937, is one of the most influential British artists of the past century. Hockney’s Los Angeles swimming pools of the 1960s made sunlit blue water a modern art icon. Pop Art’s bright colour and graphic punch make it ideal for playful, modern spaces. The original image dates from 1967.

Styling this David Hockney print

With its blue, yellow and pink palette and vibrant atmosphere, this David Hockney print brings instant personality to a wall. The tall format of “A Bigger Splash” suits narrow walls, hallways and the space beside a doorway, and it is a natural fit for a dorm room or living room; 18×24″ is a versatile middle size. Finish “A Bigger Splash” with a slim walnut or black frame: its blue, yellow and pink palette pairs naturally with white walls, navy or denim textiles and pale oak.

At a glance

• Type: David Hockney print
• Artist: David Hockney
• Year: 1967
• Style: Pop Art, Modernism
• Colours: blue, yellow and pink
• Mood: vibrant, minimalist
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: David Hockney Posters, Modernist Art Prints, Pop Art Prints