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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, 6 May 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 6 May 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his celebrated 49-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate collection. This digital composition presents a lush green woodland clearing densely carpeted with white wildflowers, with slender trees rising in the background under a pale sky.

This series exemplifies how Hockney reimagines landscape traditions through digital media. Using the iPad, he captures fleeting spring moments in East Yorkshire with immediacy and depth, creating a vivid visual diary of nature’s transformation in 2011.

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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 lush meadow filled with tall grasses and delicate wildflowers, set against a backdrop of verdant trees. 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 rich green tones and intricate details capture the fullness of spring, immersing the viewer in the serene beauty of a flourishing natural environment.