Bora Bora, 1979

David Hockney’s Bora Bora captures the artist’s lifelong fascination with color, light, and place, translating a lush tropical landscape into his distinctly bold visual language. Known for his ability to distill the essence of a scene into vivid, highly structured compositions, Hockney brings Bora Bora to life through rhythmic forms, vibrant hues, and a sense of enveloping warmth. The work reflects his ongoing exploration of landscapes as emotional and sensory experiences rather than literal reproductions, using color contrasts and simplified geometry to evoke the serenity and radiance of an island paradise. In Bora Bora, the viewer encounters a world both idealized and intensely personal—an environment shaped by Hockney’s keen eye and unmistakable style.

This lithograph, printed in colors on wove paper, is signed, dated, and numbered from a limited edition of 100, underscoring its value and collectability within Hockney’s broader printmaking practice. Measuring 33 ⅞ × 47 ⅞ inches, it is an impressively scaled work that amplifies the impact of its lush palette and expansive composition. Hockney has long considered printmaking an essential extension of his artistic voice, and Bora Bora exemplifies his mastery of the medium—its clarity, precision, and saturated color harmonizing to form a work that is at once technically sophisticated and visually inviting. For collectors, this piece offers a vibrant and quintessential example of Hockney’s landscape vision, encapsulating his ability to transport viewers to places alive with color and atmosphere.