• THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 11 May 2011
    iPad drawing on 4 sheets of paper
    93 x 70 inch
    Edition of 10

    THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 11 May 2011

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 11 May 2011 is part of a 10-edition, large size, print release from the 12-part collection of David Hockney’s The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate. Each piece presents the changing seasons on different days over the course of a year in 2011.

     

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate captures the vibrant shift from winter to spring using his iPad, blending modern technology with traditional landscape art. Each piece is vibrant yet peaceful, depicting blossoming trees and awakening nature in Yorkshire. The digital brushstrokes add texture and depth, inviting viewers to experience spring’s beauty through Hockney’s eyes, making this series a key part of his catalogue raisonne.

     
  • "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 showcases a lush meadow filled with tall grasses and delicate wildflowers, set against a backdrop of verdant trees. 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 rich green tones and intricate details capture the fullness of spring, immersing the viewer in the serene beauty of a flourishing natural environment.

  • Notable Exhibitions

    David Hockney (2023)

    Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, Japan

    David Hockney (2017)

    Centre Pompidou, Paris, France

    David Hockney (2017)

    Tate Britain, London, UK

    David Hockney: L'Arrivee du Printemps (2016)

    Foundation Vincent Van Gogh Arles, France

    The Arrival of Spring (2015)

    Galerie Lelong, Paris, France

    The Arrival of Spring (2014)

    Pace, New York, NY, USA

    The Arrival of Spring (2014)

    Annely Juda Fine Art, London, UK

    The Arrival of Spring (2014)

    L.A. Louver, Venice, CA, USA