I had always planned to make a large painting of the early spring, when the first leaves are at the bottom of the trees, and they seem to float in space in a wonderful way. But the arrival of spring can't be done in one picture.

David Hockney

David Hockney

Always Arrival Bottom Done Early First Float Had Large Leaves Make Painting Picture Planned Seem Space Spring Trees Way Wonderful

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