Harlequin from Parade

This vibrant offset lithograph was created by David Hockney as part of his celebrated collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Produced in 1981 for the production Parade, the work demonstrates Hockney’s mastery of theatrical imagery—bold colors, whimsical figures, and a sense of movement that bridges painting, stage design, and illustration. Rendered in Hockney’s unmistakable palette, the harlequin figure stands at the crossroads of fantasy and performance. The piece captures the theatrical intensity and playful spirit that defined Hockney’s scenographic projects of the early 1980s. Although not part of a numbered edition, each signed example carries significant appeal, as Hockney’s posters and opera-related graphics have become highly collectible, especially those connected to Parade, one of his most iconic productions. As an original signed lithograph, the work offers an accessible entry into Hockney’s oeuvre while reflecting a key moment in his interdisciplinary career.