David Hockney's Dog Days - Hardcover

Hockney, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0821223313 ISBN 13: 9780821223314

Publisher: Bulfinch, 1998

Synopsis

An engaging collection of paintings and drawings by David Hockney of his canine companions, dachshunds Stanley and Boodgie, celebrates the age-old bonds between humans and their dogs. 40,000 first printing.

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Review:

David Hockney's Dog Days is the slightest of books, but that may be just fine for dachshund lovers, who will be its best audience. Hockney's drawings and paintings of his two dogs are full of tender love. They are "not very good models," he says. "One knock on the door is enough to make them leap up." So he paints them snoozing, mostly horizontal (as dachshunds usually are), and mostly on yellow and blue backgrounds, which can be monotonous. These are not the dachshunds of Pierre Bonnard, who made strange black holes in otherwise glorious canvasses. No matter: Hockney offers "no apologies." Speaking as a dog lover, he explains, "These two little creatures are my friends."

From the Back Cover:

David Hockney introduces his two dachshunds, Stanley and Boodgie, in this delightful new book. The result of both sharp observation and affection, these paintings and drawings are lyrical studies in form and color. A text by the artist himself gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how to work with models who don't necessarily want to sit still. Hockney has provided additional drawings made specially on the page, and has been largely involved in the layout of the book, creating a charming and unified whole.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bulfinch
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0821223313
• ISBN 13: 9780821223314
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 80