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DAVID HOCKNEY ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE
iPad drawing printed on paper

55in x 41.5 In

Edition of 25

THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 25 April 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 25 April 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his 49-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series. This painting shows a sun-drenched woodland path flanked by dense foliage and young spring growth, with twisting yellow branches arching overhead and soft shadows falling across the sandy track.

Hockney’s 2011 Arrival of Spring in Woldgate collection redefines digital landscape art through the intuitive use of the iPad. Each artwork blends observational precision with expressive mark-making, using vivid colour and light to explore the emotional character of the Yorkshire countryside. The series remains a celebrated landmark in Hockney’s digital output and in contemporary plein-air reinvention.

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"It's always difficult to see the present"

- David Hockney

This vibrant iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 55" x 41.5", the piece showcases a sunlit path winding through a lush, green forest with delicate shades of yellow and green. The dynamic composition, combined with the digital medium, highlights Hockney's ability to blend technology with traditional landscape themes, creating a contemporary yet timeless work of art. The soft, layered textures and light-filled colors capture the tranquility and renewal of spring, inviting viewers into a serene natural setting.