PETER SYMONDS | Burgh Island from Bantham, Devon
Oil on Canvas
56 x 91 cms / 22 x 36 inches
This exquisite original oil painting captures the quiet beauty of this much-loved stretch of coastline in Devon. Painted ‘a contre jour’, the scene glows with the soft, low light of late afternoon, where reflections shimmer across wet sand and seaweed-draped rocks. Peter Symonds balances delicate tones — a pale salmon sky meeting the soft greens of the sea — to create a sense of calm and atmosphere. Known for its expansive views and ever-changing tides, Bantham has long inspired artists, and this beautifully observed painting offers collectors a timeless glimpse of Devon’s coastal magic.
As one of Britains leading landscape artists, Peter Symonds is undeniably a master at capturing the scale and awe of dramatic landscape vistas. Whether it is a spectacular panorama of the Scottish Highlands, the dramatic high cliffs of the Devon and Cornwall coast or the jagged rocks and ice fields of the Alps, the range within his oeuvre is extensive.Peter is passionate about the landscape in every way, through hiking, camping and exploring the scenes he depicts, his work is not merely a subject for him but a reflection of the very person he is. In braving the most severe of conditions at inhospitable times, Peter is able to find truly breathtaking scenes that stimulate him to craft his exceptional paintings, allowing us the viewers, a glimpse into what this beautiful world can really offer.
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