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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, 25 March 2011, 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 25 March 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his 49-part digital series The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate. This vibrant piece captures a country lane flanked by dense spring greenery and scattered yellow daffodils in the foreground. A road sign stands quietly to the left, while the pink-toned path winds into the trees under a muted sky, evoking a sense of movement and seasonal freshness.

Hockney’s 2011 iPad series transforms traditional landscape art through expressive, touch-based techniques. By recording nature’s transformation in East Yorkshire with digital fluency and painterly sensitivity, The Arrival of Spring stands as a landmark in Hockney’s oeuvre and a benchmark for contemporary digital landscape practice.

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"Trees are fascinating things. Every one is different, like we are; every leaf is different"

- David Hockney

This vibrant iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 55" x 41.5", the piece showcases a tree-lined path with blossoming daffodils and the fresh green hues of early spring. The dynamic 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 use of color and texture invites viewers into the serene and rejuvenating atmosphere of spring.