David Hockney (1937) - "28th April 2011" - (47,5x66cm)

- David Hockney, '28th April 2011' from 'The Arrival of Spring', series made up of 49 iPad-drawn pieces, each a detailed study of the changing seasons at Woldgate, near Bridlington, East Yorkshire. Each drawing represents a specific day between January and June 2011.

This piece is an authorized offset poster on 250gsm Novatech, gloss coated paper. FSC, ECF pulp.

Size: 47.5 x 66 cm.

- Copyright David Hockney.

- Condition: very good. Never framed, never exposed.

David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most renowned British contemporary artists, known for his mastery of color, perspective, and innovative approaches to artistic creation. He has explored various mediums, including painting, photography, digital art, and printmaking, often depicting landscapes, interiors, and portraits with a distinctive style influenced by Pop Art, Fauvism, and Post-Impressionism.

Hockney gained fame with his vibrant California pool paintings, but later shifted his focus to capturing the English countryside, especially the Yorkshire landscapes of his childhood. His use of bold, exaggerated colors and dynamic compositions lends his work an almost dreamlike quality. His paintings are among the most valuable in contemporary art, with pieces like Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) selling for $90.3 million in 2018, making it one of the most expensive works by a living artist.

One of his most remarkable digital paintings, '28th April 2011,' is part of his acclaimed 'The Arrival of Spring' series, created entirely on an iPad. The artwork depicts a lush forest pathway, bathed in vibrant greens, purples, and yellows, symbolizing the transformation of nature during spring. The composition is constructed with bold digital brushstrokes and layered textures, giving the scene a dynamic and immersive quality. The painting exemplifies Hockney’s ability to blend technology with traditional artistic vision, capturing the essence of seasonal change with a fresh and modern approach.

Hockney’s digital landscapes, especially from The Arrival of Spring, have been exhibited in major museums and have gained recognition for their pioneering use of digital media in fine art. These works continue to appreciate in value, cementing Hockney’s status as one of the most influential and sought-after living artists.

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