David Hockney, 'Tree' 1968, lithographic poster for the 1st British International Print Biennale
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1968
This color offset lithographic poster, titled 'Tree', was designed by the acclaimed British artist David Hockney in 1968 to serve as the official announcement for the 1st British International Print Biennale held at the Bradford City Art Gallery.
The work is printed on heavy Arches wove paper and features a characteristic, stylized composition that reflects Hockney's innovative approach to visual perception and printmaking. The poster is hand-signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right corner. It displays the event name, '1st British International Print Biennale', along with the dates '23 November 1968 - 19 January 1969'. The artwork is currently presented within a frame, with the sight dimensions measuring 25.5 by 20.5 inches, while the overall framed dimensions are 34.75 by 27.75 inches.
This piece stands as a significant historical artifact of the late 1960s British art scene, capturing the intersection of institutional gallery promotion and the distinct aesthetic of one of the 20th century's most influential modern masters.
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Physical characteristics
- Medium
- color offset lithograph on Arches wove paper
- Dimensions frame
- 34.75 x 27.75 inches
- Dimensions sight
- 25.5 x 20.5 inches
Technical characteristics
- Printing method
- offset lithography
Design
- Text
- 1st British International Print Biennale, 23 November 1968 - 19 January 1969
- Motif
- stylized tree
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- David Hockney
Catalogue references
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