American Collectors (Fred and Marcia Weisman)
American Collectors (Fred and Marcia Weisman) is a 1968 painting by British artist David Hockney. The painting is currently in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. It was accessioned by the museum in 1984 after being donated by Frederic G. Pick and his wife, Frances Weis Pick. The painting depicts Frederick and Marcia Weisman, two American art collectors from Los Angeles.
| American Collectors (Fred and Marcia Weisman) | |
|---|---|
| Artist | David Hockney |
| Year | 1968 |
| Medium | Acrylic on canvas |
| Dimensions | 213.4 cm × 304.8 cm (84.0 in × 120.0 in) |
| Location | Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago |
| Accession | 1984 |
The piece has been displayed at the National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Society of the Arts.
Hockney's 1968 double portrait of Fred and Marcia Weisman, American Collectors, is an intimate replication of the pair at their residence in California. Hockney uses the subjects, the objects, and his own style to recreate a mundane scene that invites both strangers and friends of the couple to ponder their dualistic home that stands as both a residence and gallery.