DAVID HOCKNEY Gregory Evans, 1979 - Signed

This first-release exhibition poster for David Hockney’s 1979 show at Artcurial, Paris, features his 1976 artwork Gregory Evans. Printed on fine Creysse paper with a Mourlot blind-stamp, the poster is signed in pencil by the artist and is referenced as No. 57 in Brian Baggott’s Hockney Posters catalogue raisonné. Beyond commemorating an important exhibition, this piece highlights one of Hockney’s most intimate and striking portraits.

Gregory Evans has been a key figure in Hockney’s life, serving as his longtime partner, close friend, and studio assistant. Their deep connection is reflected in Hockney’s numerous portraits of him, where his keen eye for individuality and personal warmth shines through. This early portrait exemplifies Hockney’s ability to capture not just the likeness but the essence of his subject, making it a compelling piece in his body of work.