In Front of House Looking West offers a vivid glimpse into David Hockney’s cherished 17th-century Normandy home, Le Grande Cour, where he has lived full-time since 2019. This piece is part of his The Arrival of Spring: Normandy series, created during the COVID-19 lockdown when the world came to a halt. The series reflects Hockney's deep connection to the picturesque village of Beuvron-en-Auge and his immersion in nature, embodying his belief that art can alleviate stress: "We need art, and I do think it can relieve stress." Le Grande Cour, a half-timbered thatched cottage set on a 12-acre plot, is the centrepiece of In Front of House Looking West. The cottage features a steeply sloping roof and small shuttered windows that admit the natural light of the serene French countryside. In Front of House Looking West captures a charming simplicity, immersing viewers in Hockney’s idyllic life in Normandy. The artwork invites us to celebrate the joy and tranquillity of his ‘seven dwarves house’ and the happiness he finds in his beloved surroundings.