Product description
This print captures the artist’s beloved dachshund, Little Stanley, nestled in a deep, circular slumber upon a pool of textured blue paint. The composition is uniquely meta, presenting the artwork within a depicted ornate gold frame that hangs from a sketched nail, all set against a clean white field with bold, hand-rendered typography from the 1988 Tate Gallery retrospective.
Beyond the mere depiction of a pet, this piece evokes the intimate domesticity that defined much of Hockney’s later work. It suggests a slow afternoon in a sunlit studio, where the rhythm of life is dictated by the gentle rise and fall of a sleeping animal. The contrast between the rich, painterly strokes of the central dog and the graphic, almost playful lettering of the exhibition details creates a balance of fine art and modern design history.
Grouped with mid century modern art, the composition holds its own; david hockney posters round out the theme.
Product details
- Product: David Hockney Tate Gallery Little Stanley Sleeping 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, Brown
- 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 Tate Gallery Little Stanley Sleeping Art Print, the portrait mid-century and vibrant art print and blue, brown 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
Find Your Perfect Print Size
The sizes below are read directly from this product’s live physical variations. Check local frame availability before ordering.
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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