THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, 19 FEBRUARY, 2011: SIGNED PRINT BY DAVID HOCKNEY

  • The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 19th February, 2011. iPad print by David Hockney from his Arrival of Spring series.

    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, 19th February 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, 19 February 2011 is an iPad print by David Hockney from his Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series. The composition presents a cool-toned view of the English countryside, with a narrow road cutting through the centre of the scene and shallow puddles catching the light. Mint greens and soft yellows appear across the surrounding trees, while a small architectural remnant on the right edge of the image introduces a recurring structural element seen across several works in the series.
     
    This work gained particular market attention in October 2025, when it was included in a major group sale of Arrival of Spring in Woldgate prints at Sotheby's in London. The auction proved significant for the series, with all works surpassing expectations and 19 February 2011 establishing a new auction record for a regular-size edition of 25. Further details on the sale and its wider impact can be found in our Sotheby’s auction analysis.
     
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    - David Hockney
    Entering the 2000s, Hockney increasingly embraced digital tools, using computer-based programs to explore new ways of making images. These works ranged from intimate portraits to expansive landscapes, translating the colour and texture of painting into a digital format. Rather than replicating earlier approaches, digital media allowed him to work with greater speed and flexibility, encouraging ongoing experimentation with colour, form and composition. To read more about Hockney's exploration of digital tools, make sure to explore our article A Journey Through Art and Innovation.