£50.00
Oil on Linen, 18″ x14″ +Frame. View from Embankment foot bridge to the Festival Hall and Waterloo Bridge.
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Oil on linen 18×14″ plus frame. The Festival of Britain 1951 turned the Southbank of the Thames from a bombed out mess into a playground for theatre goers that is still popular today.
The Concrete monoliths of the period may not be attractive at all, but they are functional, In the dark they can appear unobtrusive when adorned in cheerful Christmas lights and trees. painted on commission.
Prints are available.
About the Artist
J Hugh L Beattie is a distinguished commission artist based near Colchester, East Anglia. His large studio is a vibrant busy tapestry of British culture, brought to life through the paint brush. Here, classical elegance meets patriotic history. Hugh’s work is a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional composition. His work is a beacon of grace in an age often side-tracked by hum-drum modernism.
With a profound respect for the military and civil subjects, Hugh’s historical paintings more than mere images; they are stories in colour that have shaped the nation. He captures the essence of British life and its past. From the heroicism our troops to tranquil pastures, each piece, like ‘Enemy over London’, or ‘Rally to the Standard’, is homage to the struggle that moulded our History.
