Yosemite No. 1, 2010: Print by David Hockney from his iPad series the Yosemite Suite

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Yosemite No. 1 is an iPad drawing by David Hockney from the Yosemite Suite. The composition depicts the iconic Ahwahnee Hotel positioned beneath the vast cliffs of Yosemite National Park, framed by tall pine trees and expansive mountain forms. Hockney uses rich purple, green, and blue tonal contrasts to emphasise the scale and atmosphere of the landscape, while the layered digital brushwork creates depth across the surrounding forest and rock formations. The work reflects Hockney’s continued fascination with perspective, colour, and the changing relationship between nature and technology.

Created entirely on iPad, the Yosemite Suite marked a significant moment in Hockney’s practice, demonstrating how digital tools could expand the possibilities of contemporary landscape drawing. Produced during the artist’s extended engagement with Yosemite National Park, the series combines direct observation with the immediacy of digital composition, allowing Hockney to capture light, structure, and seasonal atmosphere with exceptional clarity. The Yosemite works remain among the most important digital landscapes of Hockney’s career and are widely recognised for bridging traditional landscape painting with new media innovation.

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