David Hockney - The Arrival of Spring - 1 January 2011

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, 1 January 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 1 January 2011 is part of a 25-edition, regular-size print release from David Hockney’s 49-part The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series. This piece portrays a winding woodland path bordered by bare branches and dense, multicoloured foliage, with soft patches of snow and a lavender-hued road leading into a misty, blue-toned distance.

Created using an iPad, The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate captures Hockney’s daily observations of the changing East Yorkshire landscape in 2011. Each work in the series fuses traditional landscape principles with digital technique, showcasing his mastery of colour, composition, and form through a modern medium. This series stands as a pivotal contribution to his digital catalogue and a landmark in contemporary plein-air art.

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"There is colour in winter"

- David Hockney

This artwork by David Hockney, created using an iPad and printed on paper, measures 55 by 41.5 inches. It captures a winding pathway enveloped in vibrant, abstract natural elements. The path, depicted in shades of pink and purple, draws the viewer into the distance, flanked by lush greenery and intricate vegetation.

Hockney's masterful use of expressive black lines to portray overarching tree branches adds a dynamic depth to the scene. This limited edition print, with only 25 copies available, exemplifies Hockney's innovative approach to blending traditional landscape themes with modern digital techniques.