A Man Stood in Front of his House with Rain Descending
c. 1962
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A Man Stood in Front of his House with Rain Descending
Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst
c. 1962
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Ghent's Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst holds 2 works 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.
Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst
💎 Hidden GemGhent · 2 works on display
Amsterdam's museum of modern and contemporary art and design, with particular strength in Dutch Expressionism, De Stijl, and Cobra. The permanent collection includes important works by Mondrian, Kandinsky, and Malevich.
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c. 1962
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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 Ghent?
Our current data shows 2 David Hockney paintings on display in Ghent, spread across the Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Ghent has the most David Hockney paintings?
Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst holds all 2 known David Hockney works in Ghent.
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 Ghent
Ghent's Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) and the SMAK (contemporary art) are both near the Citadelpark, a short tram ride from the city centre. Ghent is very walkable and less crowded than Bruges. The Ghent City Card includes most museums and a canal boat trip.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.