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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, 24 April 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 24 April 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his 49-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate collection. This work presents a bold tree stump in the foreground, its bark rendered in deep maroon and pale greys, surrounded by bright spring greens. Behind it, a stylised woodland rises in layered vertical lines, bathed in soft turquoise light.

This acclaimed iPad series documents Hockney’s daily observations of seasonal change in East Yorkshire during 2011. Fusing modern digital tools with plein-air tradition, the collection reimagines landscape painting through intuitive gesture, fresh colour, and emotional immediacy, affirming its place in both his digital legacy and contemporary British art.

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"It's always difficult to see the present"

- David Hockney

This vibrant iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 55" x 41.5", the piece showcases a forest scene with a striking tree stump surrounded by lush greenery and tall, slender trees. The balanced 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 vivid colors and intricate textures evoke the richness and vitality of the natural world, capturing a moment of spring’s ongoing renewal.