Painter
David Hockney
David Hockney was a British artist known for vivid portraits, landscapes, and California swimming-pool scenes, as well as decades of experimentation with printmaking, photography, and digital drawing.
David Hockney quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| Born | July 9, 1937 · Bradford, England |
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| Died | June 11, 2026 · London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Notable paint medium | Acrylic paint |
| Other media | Printmaking, drawing, photography, collage, and digital drawing |
| Common subjects | Portraits, swimming pools, interiors, landscapes, gardens, and changing seasons |
| Notable works | A Bigger Splash, Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), and Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy |
Sources: The David Hockney Foundation, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Tate.