Product description
The weight of the summer sun seems to lift when gazing into the deep, textured blues of This print. This composition captures a moment of midday stillness, where the rhythmic pattern of hand-painted blue ink mimics the gentle ripple of water against the side of a pool. A stark orange diving board and a flat expanse of green lawn create a geometric contrast that defines the modern aesthetic of Hockney’s early 1980s exploration.
This work represents a significant shift in medium, using pressed paper pulp to create a painterly, saturated effect that feels both tactile and ethereal. It evokes the leisurely atmosphere of Southern California living, where the swimming pool serves as a central oasis of color and light. The poster balances the playfulness of Pop Art with the sophisticated observation of light and shadow on a liquid surface, making the viewer feel submerged in the blue.
Collectors working with mid century modern art tend to reach for pieces like this, often alongside david hockney posters.
Product details
- Product: David Hockney Paper Pools 1980 Blue Swimming Pool Wall Art Print
- Formats: Unframed physical print or high-resolution digital file
- Print material: 200 GSM matte paper
- Physical sizes: 8×10, 11×14, 12×18, 16×20, 18×24, 20×30, and 24×36 inches
- Orientation: Portrait
- Dominant palette: Blue, Green
- Suggested placement: Dorm Room
- Frame: Not included
Product transparency: This listing is offered by MerchFuse. Physical orders contain an unframed print. Selecting Digital File provides a digital artwork file instead of a shipped product. Screen and print colours can vary slightly because displays and printing processes reproduce colour differently.
MerchFuse curator note
For David Hockney Paper Pools 1980 Blue Swimming Pool Wall Art Print, the portrait mid-century and geometric art print and blue, green palette create a clear focal point for dorm room displays. Pair it with works from the same artist, movement, or palette for a more coherent gallery wall.
What You’re Getting
Premium Quality, Every Print
MerchFuse prints are designed for collectors and home styling: crisp artwork, archival-feel paper, careful quality checks and secure packaging.
Paper Quality
200 GSM matte stock
Heavyweight fine-art-style matte paper with a smooth, low-glare finish that feels substantial and displays beautifully under frames.
Ink & Longevity
Archival print clarity
Produced with professional print processes for rich color, clean edges and long-lasting indoor display quality.
Packaging
Protected for transit
Each order is packed flat or rolled depending on size, using protective mailers or tubes so the print arrives safely.
Before You Order
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After It Arrives
How to Frame & Display Your Print
A clean tube-to-wall setup: let the print relax, choose a standard frame, then style it as a hero piece or part of a gallery wall.
- Unroll & relaxLay the print face-down on a clean flat surface for 20–30 minutes before framing.
- Pick a standard frameMatch the selected print dimensions to a frame sold in your region; use a mat or custom frame when local standards differ.
- Hang away from moistureAvoid bathrooms, direct sunlight and damp areas for the longest-lasting display.
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