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DAVID HOCKNEY Computer drawings
Computer Drawing Printed by Inkjet

49" x 33.5"

Edition of 12

Dr Elizabeth Barton, 2008

Dr Elizabeth Barton, 2008 is one of Hockney's Computer Portraits as part of the wider Computer Drawings collection created using early computer-based artistic technology. This piece shows a contemporary digital portrait of a seated middle-aged woman with auburn hair, wearing a purple sweater and black trousers, her head resting thoughtfully on one hand.

These works showcase Hockney’s pioneering embrace of digital art tools to expand creative horizons, with portraits that use modern stylized lines and early computer software to blend classical technique and contemporary innovation.

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"Drawing and painting will carry on, like singing and dancing, because people need them"

- David Hockney

David Hockney's portrait of Dr. Elizabeth Barton radiates a calm and reflective mood. Seated beside a small table with a delicate vase holding an orchid, she leans her head on her hand in a relaxed, contemplative pose. Her purple blouse harmonizes with the soft green background, while her thoughtful expression engages the viewer. The simple setting, accented by soft lines and muted colors, enhances the sense of tranquility, reflecting Hockney’s ability to capture the essence of a subject with clarity and emotional depth.