THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, 5 MAY, 2011: SIGNED PRINT BY DAVID HOCKNEY

  • The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 5th May, 2011. Signed iPad on paper by David Hockney

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 5th May 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, 5th May 2011 is an iPad print by David Hockney from his Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series. Dated to early May, the composition presents a country road edged by dense green growth, with pink tonal shadows cast across the surface of the lane. Scattered trees emerge from the foliage, and a roadside sign at the foreground of the work grounds the scene in the familiar rhythms of rural East Yorkshire, marking a point where the landscape has moved decisively into late spring.
     
    Created using the iPad, this work forms part of Hockney’s sustained observation of place, where digital tools allowed him to record subtle visual shifts as they occurred. Market interest in the Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series has continued to broaden in recent years, supported by consistent collector engagement and increased international visibility. A detailed overview of how the series has performed over time can be found in our 2025 Arrival of Spring in Woldgate market analysis.
     
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  • "It's always difficult to see the present"

    - David Hockney

    Collectors who engage with David Hockney’s Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series often explore his wider digital output, including The Yosemite Suite, his early digital works, and the My Normandy series. Together, these bodies of work chart Hockney’s sustained experimentation with the iPad, not simply as a new medium, but as a tool that reshaped how he observes, records, and reimagines landscape. For a broader view of Hockney’s artistic development and ongoing innovation, you may wish to read our article David Hockney: A Journey through Art and Innovation.

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