British artist David Hockney's life in pictures

Adam Goldsmithand Matthew Tucker Auerelien Meunier/Getty Images. A master of colour, Hockney painted everyday subjects including the landscapes around him British artist David Hockney, who has died aged 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.

Over a prolific seven-decade career, he became famous for the variety, depth and innovation of his artworks, which spanned landscapes of his native Yorkshire, sun-drenched paintings of life in Los Angeles, and iPad portraits of friends and family.

Hockney was lauded for his diverse techniques and embraced digital art in his later years. Below are some examples of his celebrated art and the artist at work.