Looking at the Flowers (Framed), 25th June 2022, is a limited edition photographic drawing by David Hockney, printed on paper and mounted on Dibond. The composition shows a close study of vibrant blooms arranged indoors, where rich colour contrasts and strong contours energise the scene. Hockney’s precise digital mark-making captures the freshness of cut flowers while the large scale heightens their sculptural presence within the frame.
Created in 2022 using digital photography and drawing techniques, this edition reflects Hockney’s continued pursuit of new tools to transform everyday subjects. He has noted that digital devices allow him to “draw without any fuss, just as fast as I can look,” a philosophy evident in the immediacy and clarity of this work. With only 35 editions at 108.5 x 188.5 cm, Looking at the Flowers sits at the centre of his contemporary practice and remains highly sought after on the secondary market.
