A Picture of Two Chairs (1985–86)

From the Moving Focus Series

Artist: David Hockney R.A. (British, born 1937)
Title: A Picture of Two Chairs
Year: 1985–1986
Medium: Lithograph and etching in colours on HMP White handmade wove paper
Sheet Size: 478 × 556 mm (18 7/8 × 21 7/8 in)
Signature: Signed and dated in pencil
Edition: Edition of 60
Publisher: Tyler Graphics Ltd., Bedford, New York (blindstamp)
Type of work: Limited edition lithograph & etching
Framing: Framed
Reference: M.C.A. Tokyo 286

Description

A Picture of Two Chairs (1985–86) is a vibrant and structurally inventive print from David Hockney’s acclaimed Moving Focus Series, created during one of the most experimental periods of his graphic career. This work combines lithography and etching in full colour, revealing Hockney’s fascination with fractured perspectives, spatial ambiguity, and the playful complexity of everyday objects.

Printed on premium HMP White handmade wove paper, the artwork showcases the dynamic visual language that defines the Moving Focus works—overlapping planes, unexpected angles, and vivid chromatic contrasts that challenge classical perspective. The seemingly simple motif of two chairs becomes a lively investigation into how we see, move, and occupy space.

Published in a limited edition of 60 by Tyler Graphics Ltd., the edition bears the studio’s embossed blindstamp. Tyler Graphics, founded by master printer Kenneth Tyler, is renowned for its collaborations with major 20th-century artists including Lichtenstein, Stella, and Frankenthaler—making this Hockney print part of a historic lineage of high-quality editions.

A cornerstone piece for collectors of Hockney’s printmaking and for admirers of postmodern explorations of vision and perception.

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FAQ 

Is this an original David Hockney print?
Yes — it is an original signed edition print from the Moving Focus Series.

What is the edition size?
Edition of 60, published by Tyler Graphics Ltd.

What techniques were used?
A combination of colour lithography and etching, showcasing Hockney’s hybrid technical experiments of the 1980s.

Is the work signed?
Yes — signed and dated in pencil by Hockney.

Is the piece framed?
Yes — it is presented framed.

Why is the Moving Focus Series significant?
It marked Hockney’s exploration of shifting viewpoints and multiple perspectives, influenced by Chinese scroll painting and postmodern theories of vision.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes — with full insurance and tracking.