David Hockney

My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

1961–2

© David Hockney

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Artist: David Hockney born 1937
Medium: Etching, aquatint and stamp on paper
Dimensions: Support: 451 x 451 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Purchased 1979
Reference: P07353

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