Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) by Hockey is a piece of work I find very interesting. When researching Hockney, I wanted to know more about the people in the piece. The man standing outside the pool is Hockney's ex-lover and muse Peter Schlesinger who was also an artist. To me, it seems as though Peter is unsure of the swimmer, possible symbolizing his uncertainty about Hockney. The swimmer seems sure as he is headed towards the edge of the pool to meet Peter. I liked how Hockey utilized great contrast in the pool as well as in the background of this piece. At first, it does not seem like a whole lot to look at, but once a second look has been taken, the details become more apparent and beautiful.
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