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David Hockney — The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011- 4 May
David Hockney

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011- 4 May

2011

A vibrant and jubilant celebration of seasonal renewal, this work captures the explosive burst of fresh greens and yellows as spring transforms the familiar rural lanes of Woldgate in East Yorkshire. Hockney renders the hedgerows and trees with bold, almost electric color, reflecting his deep personal connection to the English countryside of his youth. The composition radiates an infectious sense of joy and wonder at nature's cyclical rebirth, hallmarks of his celebrated late career return to landscape painting.

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David Hockney, The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011- 4 May, 2011

A vibrant and jubilant celebration of seasonal renewal, this work captures the explosive burst of fresh greens and yellows as spring transforms the familiar rural lanes of Woldgate in East Yorkshire. Hockney renders the hedgerows and trees with bold, almost electric color, reflecting his deep personal connection to the English countryside of his youth. The composition radiates an infectious sense of joy and wonder at nature's cyclical rebirth, hallmarks of his celebrated late career return to landscape painting.

Year
2011
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Landscape Painting, Male Artist, British Artist, Plein Air, Seasonal Subject, Contemporary Art, Vibrant Colors, Yorkshire Countryside, Lyrical Naturalism, Living Master

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Jonathan Murray, Alex Capecelatro, Richard Caswell, Sebastián In Situ, John McNally, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Andrew P. Cooper, Lisa Rembrandt, Art Institute of Chicago, Nick Phoenix , Derek Jones