Oil on Panel
23 x 40 cms / 9 x 15¾ inches
Signed 'GP' (lower right)
 
A Walk at Burghley by Georgina Potter presents a broad, open view across parkland towards the distinctive skyline of Burghley House, its spires rising above a band of autumnal trees. Potter’s assured brushwork builds the scene through layered colour and broken marks, allowing sky, foliage and grass to interact with a natural sense of depth and movement. Soft blues and violets in the sky are offset by warm greens and ochres below, capturing the shifting light of an expansive afternoon. Small figures crossing the lawn introduce scale and human presence without interrupting the balance of the composition. Rooted in direct observation, the painting conveys the character of this historic landscape through atmosphere and painterly confidence, offering a generous, light-filled view that celebrates space, season and the enduring appeal of Burghley’s grounds.