SPLASH!! Pools have played an important influence on early works by David Hockney. See how Hockney conceived this subject through a variety of mediums as a recurring theme in his works.

Rubber Ring Floating in a Swimming Pool, 1971, acrylic on canvas, 37 x 49 in. (94 x 124.5 cm), Private collection

Pool on a Cloudy Day (Paper Pool 21), 1978, colored and pressed paper pulp, 72 x 85 ½ in. (182.9 x 217.2 cm), Private collection

Green pool with diving board and shadow (Paper pool 3), 1978, hand-colored and pressed colored paper pulp, 50 ¾ x 32 5/16 in. (128.8 x 82.1 cm), Framed: 53 ½ x 35 ¼ in. (135.9 x 89.5 cm), Private collection