Name: The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 22nd March 2011
Brand: David Hockney
Rating: 4.9 (226 reviews)

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The value of David Hockney’s The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 22nd March 2011 (signed) is estimated to be worth between £80,000 and £120,000. This digital print, created in 2011, has shown consistent value growth since its first sale in September 2018. This work is rare to the market and has an auction history of one sale. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 25.

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September 2018

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The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 22nd March 2011 - Signed Print

Meaning & Analysis

Standing tall, its branches bare and its trunk gnarled, an old tree awaits the arrival of spring. The sky behind is an overcast pinkish grey, the grass at its feet and the hills behind a vibrant green. It is only the 22nd of March in Hockney’s series of prints documenting the arrival of the season of rebirth, and this tree has a little while longer to go before blossom turns to leaves. A pastoral landscape, this view of a typical Yorkshire scene marks a contrast with Hockney’s best known work, poolsides filled with Californian light and intimate portraits. Here the artist has turned his attention back to his native countryside, studying it from the 1st of January to the 2nd of June in order to capture the many changes – from the miniscule to the monumental – which make up the move from winter to spring to summer. Hockney left California in the early 2000s after more than three decades of living on the West Coast which is famous for its lack of seasons. Having left London because of its greyness, in California he found a sharp bright light which would pervade his paintings and drawings. Now in his old age the artist has come back to the various colours and lights of Northern England, captured beautifully here in an iPad drawing.

British-born artist David Hockney is a kaleidoscopic force in the art world. Born in 1937, Hockney's vibrant palette and innovative techniques have left an indelible mark on contemporary art. A pioneer of the British Pop Art movement in the 1960s, he seamlessly transitioned through various styles, from photo collages to vivid landscapes. Renowned for his exploration of light and space, Hockney's versatility extends to painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design. A captivating storyteller, his works often capture the essence of modern life with a playful yet profound touch. With a career spanning decades, Hockney remains an enduring visionary in the ever-evolving art world.