The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 2 January 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 10-edition, large size print release of his 12-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate collection. This piece captures a sunlit Woldgate path lined with vibrant green hedges and bare winter trees, with soft pink and peach shadows evoking the light of early spring in the Yorkshire countryside.
Created on the iPad in 2011, Hockney’s Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series merges traditional plein-air observation with digital artistry. Through richly layered brushwork and dynamic composition, the collection documents seasonal transformation in East Yorkshire and stands as a pivotal digital chapter in Hockney’s wider catalogue raisonné.
This artwork, created by David Hockney using an iPad and printed on paper, measures 93 x 70 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 10 copies available, exemplifies Hockney's innovative approach to merging traditional landscape themes with modern digital techniques.
iPad drawing on 4 sheets of paper93 x 70 inchEdition of 10
