Name: The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 25th April 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 25th April 2011 is estimated to be worth between £90,000 to £140,000. This signed digital print, created in 2011, is a rare artwork with an auction history of one sale on 28th March 2018. There have been no sales in the last 12 months or the last five years. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 25.

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March 2018

Christie's London - United Kingdom

The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate East Yorkshire 25th April 2011 - Signed Print

Meaning & Analysis

A country track is dappled with the shadows of the trees above; the leaves have returned and yet a few branches remain empty. The rural landscape is made up of the knd of flat colour, dots and scribbles, fine lines and gestural marks that immediately single this out as a digital drawing. David Hockney first took to using the iPad to create digital drawings – and prints – in 2010 when he took the device with him to Yosemite to act as a digital sketchbook. He soon fell in love with this new medium and began pushing its limits just as he had with lithography, etching and screen printing throughout his oeuvre. Now in his mid 80s Hockney remains as prolific as ever thanks to this new technology which allows him to create editions at the touch of a button. As an artist always seeking agency in the printmaking process, the ipad has liberated him from the studio, from the printing press and from the need for assistance, resulting in images that are spontaneous and charming in conveying the immediacy of his touch. This work is one of 49 drawings that became digital prints, dating from the 1st of January 2011 to the 2nd of June, documenting the arrival of spring in the artist’s home county of Yorkshire.

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.