• Yosemite iPad artwork by David Hockney with cliffs, waterfall, and cars – digital sketch from his Yosemite Suite
    iPad drawing printed on paper
    37 x 28 in
    Edition of 25

    Yosemite No. 13, 2010

    Yosemite No. 13 is part of a 25-edition print release for Hockney's stunning Yosemite Suite. This piece depicts a misty Yosemite scene, with towering pale green cliffs and a central waterfall, framed by sketchy tree outlines and a row of colourful cars and figures in the foreground.
     
    In the Yosemite Suite, Hockney blends spontaneity with structure, using the iPad to reflect visual immediacy. These works exemplify a reimagining of landscape through a modern lens. 
  • "I have never seen an ugly natural landscape"

    - David Hockney

    Measuring 37" x 28", Yosemite No. 13 presents a unique perspective of Yosemite, where nature and human presence subtly coexist. The towering waterfall cascading down the mountain is the focal point, rendered in soft, misty hues of green and gray, which evoke a tranquil and ethereal atmosphere. The scene is grounded by the inclusion of cars and figures at the base of the composition, emphasizing the scale and grandeur of the natural landscape. Hockney’s use of digital media allows for an almost sketch-like quality, capturing the essence of the moment with fluid lines and a minimalist color palette. This piece highlights Hockney’s ability to blend the everyday with the sublime, creating a contemporary interpretation of a timeless natural wonder.
  • Notable Exhibitions

    Freedom of Movement (2022-23)

    National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

           

    David Hockney's Yosemite (2019-20)

    Heard Museum, Phoenix, USA

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2017)

    Galerie Lelong & Co, Paris, France

     

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2016)

    Nishimura Gallery, Tokyo, Japan

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2017)

    Annely Juda Fine Art, London, UK

     

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2016)

    Pace Gallery, New York, USA