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DAVID HOCKNEY My normandy
Inkjet print on paper

86.4 x 109.2 cm

Edition of 35

In Front of House Looking South, 2019

In Front of House Looking South, 2019 is part of a 35‑edition release from David Hockney’s My Normandy series. This ink‑and‑marker and iPad hybrid illustration portrays a rural timber‑framed cottage with a steep red‑tiled roof punctuated by skylights and brick chimneys. Three white cars line a gravel driveway against vibrant green hedges and grass, while a smaller outbuilding and rolling fields stretch into the distance, evoking the serene charm of Normandy’s countryside.

Each 35‑edition My Normandy series print combines traditional sketching with Hockney’s signature iPad drawing techniques-melding texture, color gradation, and dynamic light to create immersive, contemporary Normandy landscape art.

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"There are many handmade images in the digital world"

- David Hockney

Measuring 86.4 x 109.2 cm, "In Front of House Looking South" from the "My Normandy" series by David Hockney presents a charming rural scene featuring a traditional Normandy house. The half-timbered structure, with its warm red roof, sits harmoniously within a lush green landscape, with modern cars parked in front, blending the past and present. The meticulous detailing of the architecture and the vibrant, almost playful use of color reflect Hockney's unique ability to capture the essence of a place while infusing it with contemporary elements. This artwork is a beautiful depiction of the Normandy countryside, showcasing Hockney's continued exploration of combining traditional themes with modern life.