THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, 16 MAY, 2011: Signed iPad print on paper by David Hockney

  • The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 16th May, 2011 is an iPad painting printed on paper by David Hockney

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 16th 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, 16 May 2011 by David Hockney depicts a sunlit rural lane framed by dense hedgerows and clusters of white cow parsley. Varied shades of green define the surrounding vegetation, with visible digital brushwork distinguishing different plants typical of the English landscape. Slender tree trunks rise in red-violet tones near the top of the composition, topped with fresh spring foliage.

     

    The Arrival of Spring, 16 May 2011 is one of 52 works in Hockney’s Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series, created as iPad drawings and issued as limited editions. The group is known for its saturated colour, evolving seasonal views, and sustained study of the Yorkshire countryside, and it marked a breakthrough moment for digitally created fine art prints. For deeper series context and price performance, see our Arrival of Spring market analysis.

     

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  • "You must plan to be spontaneous." 

     

    - David Hockney

    Our collector’s guide to David Hockney’s iPad and computer drawings explains the artist’s move into digital art, covering key series such as Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, The Yosemite Suite, and My Normandy. It summarises edition structures, pricing drivers, and auction trends, giving collectors a practical overview of how Hockney’s digital prints are issued, valued, and traded in the secondary market.

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  • FAQ: THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING, 16 May, 2011 (edition of 25)

     

    What medium is The Arrival of Spring, 16 May, 2011 (edition of 25) printed in?

    The Arrival of Spring, 16 May 2011 was created by David Hockney as an iPad drawing and issued as a limited edition print on paper. Although the image was produced digitally on an iPad, the final artwork exists as a signed and numbered paper print.

     

    Is The Arrival of Spring, 16 May, 2011 currently available?

    Availability of The Arrival of Spring, 16 May 2011 varies over time. Because individual examples are not always publicly listed, direct enquiry is usually the most reliable way to confirm current availability and condition details. 

     

    Does The Arrival of Spring, 16 May, 2011 come with a certificate of authenticity?

    Works from The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series are not typically issued with separate certificates of authenticity. Authenticity is usually established through signature, edition numbering, provenance history, and gallery records associated with the specific print.