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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, 30 April 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 30 April 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his celebrated 49-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate collection. This digital composition features a lone hawthorn bush in full white blossom, centred in a verdant field beneath a clear blue sky, with textured greenery and a vivid yellow field in the distance.

As part of this pivotal digital series, Hockney blends observational detail with the expressive immediacy of iPad drawing. The collection captures the shifting moods and colours of the East Yorkshire landscape, cementing its place as a landmark in both digital art and the broader evolution of British landscape painting.

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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 flowering bush in full bloom, set against a backdrop of lush green fields and a clear blue 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 bright white blossoms and rich greenery capture the freshness and vitality of spring, evoking a sense of renewal and natural beauty.