Rocky Mountains and Tired Indians
c. 1965
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1 work across 1 institution
Edinburgh's Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art holds 1 work by David Hockney (1937–present) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Hockney is one of the most celebrated British artists of the 20th century, associated with Pop Art but working prolifically across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and digital media. He is best known for his California swimming pool paintings and his large-scale Yorkshire landscape series.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Edinburgh · 1 work on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
About the artist
David Hockney
British · Pop Art / Contemporary · 1937–present
Hockney is one of the most celebrated British artists of the 20th century, associated with Pop Art but working prolifically across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and digital media. He is best known for his California swimming pool paintings and his large-scale Yorkshire landscape series.
Key works
A Bigger SplashMr and Mrs Clark and PercyA Bigger Grand Canyon
Frequently asked questions
How many David Hockney paintings are on display in Edinburgh?
Our current data shows 1 David Hockney painting on display in Edinburgh, held at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
Which museum in Edinburgh has the most David Hockney paintings?
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art holds all 1 known David Hockney work in Edinburgh.
Where else can I see David Hockney's paintings?
David Hockney's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for David Hockney →
Planning your visit to Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Scottish National Gallery is in the city centre between the Old and New Towns, with an excellent collection that is free to enter. The Scottish National Museum of Modern Art is a 15-minute walk or short taxi from the centre. Edinburgh is very walkable but hilly — comfortable shoes are essential.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.