• THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 26 April 2011
    iPad drawing printed on paper
    55in x 41.5 In
    Edition of 25

    THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 26 April 2011

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 26 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 collection. This image depicts a sunlit country lane bordered by dense hedgerows and wildflowers, with pale pink and white blossoms emerging from the vibrant spring grass beneath a soft blue sky.

     

    The Arrival of Spring series marks a pivotal shift in digital landscape art, as Hockney fuses iPad technology with the observational clarity of plein-air painting. Each work captures the mood and rhythm of East Yorkshire’s changing seasons, combining expressive linework, luminous colour, and spatial depth to evoke the natural world with immediacy and emotion.

     
  • "It's always difficult to see the present"

    - David Hockney

    This serene iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 55" x 41.5", the piece showcases a tranquil path bordered by lush greenery and delicate wildflowers under a bright spring sky. The peaceful 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, pastel tones and detailed textures capture the freshness and quiet beauty of a spring day, drawing viewers into the serene natural environment.

  • Notable Exhibitions

    David Hockney (2023)

    Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, Japan

    David Hockney (2017)

    Centre Pompidou, Paris, France

    David Hockney (2017)

    Tate Britain, London, UK

    David Hockney: L'Arrivee du Printemps (2016)

    Foundation Vincent Van Gogh Arles, France

    The Arrival of Spring (2015)

    Galerie Lelong, Paris, France

    The Arrival of Spring (2014)

    Pace, New York, NY, USA

    The Arrival of Spring (2014)

    Annely Juda Fine Art, London, UK

    The Arrival of Spring (2014)

    L.A. Louver, Venice, CA, USA