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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, 27 April 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 27 April 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his acclaimed 49-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate collection. This vibrant woodland scene features tall, bare-limbed trees set against a backdrop of dense, bright green foliage and dotted yellow blossom, with red shoots and wildflowers scattered across the forest floor.

This digital series reflects Hockney’s reimagining of seasonal landscape through modern tools. Using the iPad as his canvas, he captures the transition from winter to spring with fresh immediacy, blending expressive colour, form, and light to document the natural evolution of the East Yorkshire countryside.

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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 tall, slender trees with budding leaves set against a lush green backdrop under a clear sky. 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 vivid greens and delicate details evoke the freshness and vitality of spring, immersing viewers in the serene beauty of nature.