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David Hockney paintings in Washington DC

British · 1937–present

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150 works across 1 institution

Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 150 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.

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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.

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A Bigger SplashMr and Mrs Clark and PercyA Bigger Grand Canyon
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Frequently asked questions

How many David Hockney paintings are on display in Washington DC?

Our current data shows 150 David Hockney paintings on display in Washington DC, spread across the National Gallery of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.

Which museum in Washington DC has the most David Hockney paintings?

National Gallery of Art holds all 150 known David Hockney works in Washington DC.

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 Washington DC

Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.