Predominantly labeled a Pop artist and the foremost British artist of the 20th century, David Hockney's wide ranging works are impossible to categorize under one movement. Elements of Matisse and Picasso mix with his own strong design sense and lively acrylic color palette. After completing his studies at the Royal College of Art in London, Hockney moved his studio to Los Angeles’ in 1964 and embraced the free-wheeling West Coast lifestyle. The move was pivotal to the development of his signature style.

A hand-made lithograph is a print made by drawing with an oily substance on porous stone or metal plates. Oil-based ink applied to the moistened stone adheres only to the lines drawn. The plates are then pressed onto paper to produce the final print.