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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, 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.

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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 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.