David Hockney - The Arrival of Spring - 8 January 2011

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, 8 JANUARY 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 8 January 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his landmark series The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate. This piece portrays a vibrant woodland path curving through snow-covered ground, with bare trees on the left and richly coloured autumn foliage on the right, set beneath a pale turquoise sky with wispy white clouds.

Hockney’s Arrival of Spring series blends traditional plein-air observation with digital spontaneity, using the iPad to record nature’s gradual transformation throughout 2011. By merging expressive colour, stylised form, and modern technology, the series stands as a defining chapter in contemporary British landscape art and a vital part of Hockney’s digital catalogue raisonné.

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"There's a point where you've got to interpret the world, not make a replica of it"

- David Hockney

This iPad drawing by David Hockney, printed on paper, measures 55 by 41.5 inches. It beautifully captures a winding pathway surrounded by vibrant, abstract foliage. The pathway, depicted with dynamic curves, invites viewers to explore the lush, colorful landscape. Hockney's masterful use of expressive lines and rich colors creates a sense of depth and movement. Limited to just 25 copies, this exclusive print highlights Hockney's innovative fusion of traditional landscape themes with modern digital techniques.