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DAVID HOCKNEY ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE
iPad drawing on 4 sheets of paper

93 x 70 inch

Edition of 10

THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 30 May 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 30 May 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 10-edition, large size, print release from the 12-part collection. This piece shows the arrival of spring through thickening greenery and fresh blossom. A country path winds through vibrant undergrowth, beneath arching pink-barked branches. On the left, a triangular horse rider warning sign emerges from cow parsley in bloom.

Hockney’s Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series captures the essence of seasonal change in East Yorkshire through expressive digital brushwork. Created using an iPad, the collection blends plein-air observation with modern technique, making it a landmark body of work in 21st-century landscape art and Hockney’s broader catalogue raisonné.

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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 93" x 70", the piece features a winding path through a lush, green forest, with a distinctive horse-riding warning sign nestled among the foliage. 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 greens and intricate details capture the full bloom of late spring, inviting viewers into a tranquil, verdant landscape where nature's beauty is both abundant and serene.