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March 22nd, The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 2011
iPad Drawing printed on paper
55 x 41 1/2 in 139.7 × 105.4 cm
Edition of 25
David Hockney's "The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate '' is a remarkable series of artworks that captures the essence of the changing seasons in the English countryside. Woldgate is a road in East Yorkshire, England, near Hockney's hometown, making this an especially personal series.Like his Yosemite Suite, the "Arrival of Spring" series showcases his affinity for merging traditional artistic themes with innovative technology. Hockney created these works during the spring season, directly on his iPad, embracing the immediate connection between technology and art. The digital medium allowed him to experiment with color and form while on location, responding to the evolving landscape in real-time.The series is an exploration of the English countryside's vibrant transformation as winter gives way to spring. Hockney's characteristic use of color comes to the fore, and he masterfully conveys the energy, vibrancy, and joy of the changing seasons. Each work in the series is a testament to his deep appreciation of nature's beauty."The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate" is an excellent example of Hockney's continued artistic evolution. It demonstrates his willingness to adapt to contemporary tools and techniques while staying true to his artistic identity.
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The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 18 March · David Hockney · Sotheby's · 2026-03 · $0

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 2 January · David Hockney · Sotheby's · 2026-03 · $506,318

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 31 May, No. 2 · David Hockney · Sotheby's · 2026-03 · $575,361

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 14 March · David Hockney · Sotheby's · 2026-03 · $437,275

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 30 March · David Hockney · Sotheby's · 2026-03 · $414,260


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David Hockney's The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire series represents a watershed moment in contemporary art, merging the artist's lifelong fascination with landscape painting with groundbreaking digital technology. Created in 2011 when Hockney was 73, this extensive body of work—comprising over 100 individual pieces—captures the progressive transformation of the Yorkshire countryside through spring's fleeting weeks. Working primarily on iPad using the Brushes app, Hockney documented the same routes and vistas near his East Yorkshire home with obsessive dedication, producing multiple works dated precisely by day, from early March through late May. These aren't merely digital sketches but fully realized compositions that demonstrate Hockney's mastery of color, perspective, and his revolutionary approach to plein air painting in the digital age.
The technical achievement of this series cannot be overstated. Hockney exploited the iPad's immediacy and luminosity to capture the vibrant chromatic intensity of spring—the electric greens of new growth, the brilliant yellows of rapeseed fields, and the deep purples of tree shadows. Each work bears a specific date in its title, emphasizing the series' documentary nature and Hockney's commitment to recording ephemeral seasonal changes. The artist's bold, confident strokes and sophisticated understanding of spatial relationships translate seamlessly to the digital medium, while the works' jewel-like color saturation achieves an intensity impossible in traditional paint. This synthesis of old master landscape tradition with cutting-edge technology positioned Hockney as a pioneer in digital fine art and expanded the conversation about artistic media in the 21st century.
From a market perspective, The Arrival of Spring series has solidified Hockney's position as the world's most valuable living artist. Works from this series have appeared at major international auctions and in prestigious institutional collections, reflecting strong collector demand for Hockney's digital works. The series' combination of art historical significance, technical innovation, and the artist's established market dominance makes these pieces highly sought-after by sophisticated collectors. As digital art gains increasing acceptance in the fine art market, early examples by canonical artists like Hockney command premium positioning.
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