• THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 28 April 2011
    iPad drawing printed on paper
    55in x 41.5 In
    Edition of 25

    THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 28 April 2011

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 28 April 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his iconic 49-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate collection. This piece illustrates an immersive forest view, showing a winding path in soft mauve tones beneath a canopy of richly textured green foliage, with dappled light filtering through densely layered trees and arching branches.

     

    Hockney’s use of the iPad brings new clarity and nuance to landscape art. This series captures the changing character of the Yorkshire countryside with immediacy and precision, blending digital fluency with painterly observation to mark a defining point in 21st-century plein-air practice.

     
  • "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 sun-dappled path winding through a lush, verdant forest, with deep greens and rich purples creating a vivid contrast. 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 interplay of light and shadow, along with the intricate details, captures the vibrant energy and tranquility of a spring day in the woods, inviting viewers into the immersive beauty of nature.

  • 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