DAVID HOCKNEY Detail from Pulcinella With Applause, 1982

This poster, titled Detail from Pulcinella with Applause, was designed and created by David Hockney for the Young Playwrights Festival held in New York in 1982. Sponsored by the Dramatists Guild Fund, the poster is referenced as no. 86 in Brian Baggott's Hockney Posters catalogue raisonné.

The title Detail from Pulcinella with Applause refers to Hockney's artistic interpretation of a scene from the classic commedia dell'arte character Pulcinella. Pulcinella is often depicted as a cunning and mischievous figure, and Hockney's work captures a moment of applause, celebrating the character's antics and the lively atmosphere of the theatrical performance. The detail showcases Hockney's ability to bring dynamic scenes to life with his distinctive use of color and form.