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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, 31 May No. 1 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 31 May No. 1 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.

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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 features a shaded forest path bathed in a soft, purple hue, leading the viewer through a tunnel of dense, green foliage. 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 interplay of light and color, with the vivid greens contrasting against the purple path, captures the tranquil and enchanting atmosphere of a spring day in the woods, inviting viewers to journey deeper into this serene natural scene.