David Hockney - The Arrival of Spring - 2 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, 2 JANUARY 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 2 January 2011 is part of a 25-edition, regular size, print release from the 49-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.

→ Learn more in the Hockney Market Report

Enquire

THE%20ARRIVAL%20OF%20SPRING%20IN%20WOLDGATE%2C%20EAST%20YORKSHIRE%2C%202%20JANUARY%202011
"The world is beautiful and if we don't think it is, we are doomed as a species"

- David Hockney

This artwork, created by David Hockney using an iPad and printed on paper, measures 55 by 41.5 inches. It depicts a winding pathway enveloped in vibrant, abstract natural elements. The path, rendered in shades of pink and purple, invites the viewer into the distance, flanked by lush greenery and intricate vegetation. Hockney's masterful use of expressive lines to illustrate overarching tree branches adds dynamic depth to the scene. This limited edition print, with only 25 copies available, exemplifies Hockney's innovative approach to merging traditional landscape themes with modern digital techniques.