Woman on a Diving Board (Possible study for Portrait of an Artist Pool with Two Figures)
Digital print or mixed media reproduction on a textured paper substrate • In the manner of David Hockney
Style & Movement
Contemporary Pop Art / British Realism
Medium & Technique
Likely a digital inkjet print with over-printing on a paper that mimics linen texture, or a heavy application of gouache/acrylic on paper overlaying printed text
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (modern reproduction)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 8 x 11 inches (standard letter size), orientation appears to be a vertical crop of a horizontal subject
Subject Description
A female figure in a dark swimsuit is depicted mid-motion, appearing to be preparing to dive or climbing onto a diving board. The composition uses a high-contrast palette of cool blues and warm, sunburnt flesh tones, with sharp shadows characteristic of bright, midday sunlight. The background contains faint, legible bureaucratic text suggesting this is an intervention on a document.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; the image appears to be superimposed on a government document (TSA/Border Protection paperwork), resulting in a blurred or translucent effect in the upper registers.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $200 (Decorative value or limited edition print value)
Auction Estimate
$75 - $150
Provenance History
Unknown; likely a contemporary experimental art piece or a conceptual student project involving over-printing on found government documents.
Art Historical Significance
The work mimics the iconic 'pool series' of David Hockney from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Its significance lies in the appropriation of Hockney’s style to comment on bureaucracy or migration, given the underlying text regarding Border Protection.
Notable Features
The most striking feature is the juxtaposition of a leisure-themed Hockneyesque image over actual TSA and Department of Homeland Security text, creating a strong socio-political contrast.
Condition Issues
Visible bleed-through of underlying typography; some surface scuffing and pixelation typical of low-resolution digital Printing; paper warping from moisture/ink saturation.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct UV light to prevent fading of the blue pigments; archival mounting behind UV-protective glass is recommended to stabilize the paper.