THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, 28 APRIL, 2011: SIGNED PRINT BY DAVID HOCKNEY

  • The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate 28th April, 2011 by David Hockney iPad print on paper

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 28th April, 2011

    iPad drawing printed on paper
    55in x 41.5 In, Edition of 25
    ©David Hockney
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    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 28 April 2011 is an iPad drawing by David Hockney from his Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series. This work presents a densely layered stretch of woodland, where mature spring foliage forms a near-enclosed canopy. Light breaks through the trees in scattered patches, illuminating a pink-toned path that winds forward through the scene. The emphasis here is on fullness and saturation, capturing the landscape at a point when growth has reached its peak and the seasonal transformation is complete.
     
    In October 2025, The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 28 April 2011 was included in a major group sale of works from the series at Sotheby's in London. The auction marked a significant moment for the series, with results surpassing expectations and reinforcing confidence across both public and private markets. A detailed overview of auction performance and private-sale activity can be found in our Arrival of Spring price history database, alongside a full breakdown of the October 2025 sale.
     
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  • "It's always difficult to see the present"

     
    - David Hockney
    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 28 April 2011 reflects David Hockney’s long-standing commitment to experimentation while remaining rooted in the visual language that has defined his career. The composition is rich in saturated greens and pinks, underscoring Hockney’s enduring fascination with colour as a structural and emotional force. Although the iPad represents a relatively late development in his practice, his approach to the medium is consistent with earlier phases of his career, characterised by curiosity, technical ambition, and a willingness to push new tools to their limits.

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