
A Bigger Book & My Window
8 works

20th February, Jug with Flowers, 2021
iPad Painting Printed on Paper
35 x 25 in 88.9 x 63.5 cm
Edition
Edition of 50
David Hockney's 20 Flowers series is an extension of the iPad paintings he created while quarantining at his studio and 17th-century house in Normandy during the pandemic. Inspired by his daily observations, Hockney immersed himself in the digital medium, which allowed him to be prolific in capturing his home, the changing seasons, and the surrounding countryside.The works in this series reveal Hockney’s meticulous technique for drafting larger-than-life compositions on the iPad, highlighting the presence of his hand despite the digital medium. His flowers capture the fleeting stillness of their subjects, while his immersive landscapes convey the vastness of his rural surroundings. Drawing from art historical influences such as the Bayeux Tapestry, seventeenth-century Chinese scrolls, and Henri Matisse's still lifes, Hockney’s pieces reflect his distinctive sense of time and space, whether bound to a single moment or created from multiple planes of vision.In each of his gridded picture planes, Hockney reimagines the Normandy countryside with bright colors, abstracted forms, and impossible angles, transforming traditional outdoor scenes. Themes of renewal and rebirth are prevalent, with the resulting body of work reflecting the pastoral nostalgia and beauty of the natural world.Consistent elements across the series, such as the species of flower, type of vase, and color of the tablecloth, showcase Hockney’s technique and dedication to his subject. Each piece displays a spectrum of floral compositions with contrasting tones and textures, balancing the central artistic elements of line, color, and perspective.For more information on David Hockney’s 20th February, Jug with Flowers or to buy 20th February, Jug with Flowers contact our galleries using the form below.
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Auction History

Two Vases of Cut Flowers and a Liriope Plant · David Hockney · Christie's · 2026-04 · $12,700

Autour de la maison, été · David Hockney · Christie's · 2026-03 · $0

David Hockney: Travels with Pen, Pencil and Ink, Tate Gallery, London, 1980 (Celia in a Black Dress with White Flowers, 1972); Paris Review 25th Anniversary 1981 (Flower Study, 1980); TRISTAN und ISOLDE/RICHARD WAGNER, Los Angeles Music Center Opera; Hockney Paints the Stage, Walker Art Center, 20 November 1983 to 22 January 1984 · David Hockney · Christie's · 2026-03 · $9,130

My Mother with a Parrot · David Hockney · Christie's · 2026-03 · $9,586

Landscape with a Plant · David Hockney · Christie's · 2026-03 · $36,519

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