• David Hockney iPad drawing of forest path in Yosemite with towering red trees – digital landscape from Yosemite Suite
    iPad drawing printed on paper
    37 x 28 in
    Edition of 25

    Yosemite No. 5, 2010

    Yosemite No. 5 is part of a 25-edition print release for Hockney's stunning Yosemite Suite. This piece depicts a stylised forest avenue in Yosemite, where towering red-trunked trees line a vivid purple path, their green foliage arching toward a serene, cloudless sky.
     
    Through the digital lens, Hockney reinterprets Yosemite’s iconic scenery with immediacy and subtlety. The series reflects his ability to blend observation with experimentation, bringing classic themes into the modern era.
  • "I have never seen an ugly natural landscape"

    - David Hockney

    Measuring 37" x 28", Yosemite No. 5 by David Hockney presents a striking view of a tree-lined path within Yosemite. The artwork is dominated by towering red and green trees that create a vivid contrast against the serene blue sky. The purple pathway leads the viewer’s eye deep into the composition, highlighting Hockney’s skill in blending vibrant colors with natural scenery. This piece exemplifies his ability to merge digital media with traditional landscape motifs, creating a scene that is both contemporary and evocative of the timeless beauty of Yosemite.

  • Notable Exhibitions

    Freedom of Movement (2022-23)

    National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

           

    David Hockney's Yosemite (2019-20)

    Heard Museum, Phoenix, USA

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2017)

    Galerie Lelong & Co, Paris, France

     

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2016)

    Nishimura Gallery, Tokyo, Japan

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2017)

    Annely Juda Fine Art, London, UK

     

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2016)

    Pace Gallery, New York, USA