The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 29 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 depicts a winding rural lane lined with moss-covered stone walls, bare winter trees, and thick hedgerows, with reflections shimmering in puddles and pastel tones suggesting the soft light of early spring.
Hockney’s large-scale iPad series reimagines seasonal change through digital mark-making and painterly precision. By fusing cutting-edge technology with plein-air tradition, the Arrival of Spring in Woldgate offers a vivid and immersive portrait of Yorkshire’s transition into spring — cementing the collection’s importance within contemporary British landscape art.
This iPad artwork by David Hockney, printed on paper, is 93 x 70 inches. It features a winding path surrounded by dense foliage and abstract elements, creating a captivating visual journey. Hockney's use of vibrant colors and intricate lines captures the depth and complexity of the natural landscape. Limited to an edition of 10, this exclusive piece highlights Hockney's unique ability to merge traditional landscape art with contemporary digital methods.
iPad drawing on 4 sheets of paper93 x 70 inchEdition of 10
