Little Boodge, 1993: 1993 poster on gloss paper

David Hockney’s Little Boodge, 1993 depicts Boodgie, one of the artist’s much-loved dachshunds and a recurring subject in his work during the 1990s. Published by the 1853 Gallery at Salts Mill in Saltaire, Yorkshire, the poster measures 28 × 42 cm and reproduces one of Hockney’s intimate studies of his dog. The simplicity of the composition reflects Hockney’s fascination with observing familiar subjects from life, capturing Boodgie’s distinctive character through an economical and immediately recognisable image.

Little Boodge forms part of the wider story of David Hockney’s dog imagery, which developed across drawings, paintings, prints and related publications throughout the decade. Stanley and Boodgie offered Hockney subjects that were constantly around him, allowing him to repeatedly study changes in posture, expression and movement. Although Little Boodge is a poster rather than an original limited-edition print, its association with Salts Mill connects it to an important institution in Hockney’s career, where a substantial collection of his work has been exhibited over many years.