Original Impasto Oil Painting Art of an Autumnal River Landscape by Irish Artist, Liam Blake

Art measures 17 x 14 inches
Frame measures 23 x 20 inches

This autumnal landscape unfolds like a memory suspended in warm light, its surface alive with textured impasto that captures the raw, tactile energy of the natural world. At the centre, an old stone bridge arches quietly over a slow-moving river, its reflection dissolving into gentle ripples. The palette is rich with earthy amber, burnt umber, and deep gold, evoking the final, glowing days of autumn before the chill arrives.

The artist's knife work is assertive and expressive, creating dense clusters of foliage that shimmer with layered strokes. Birch-like trunks punctuate the scene with vertical rhythm, their pale highlights catching the last of the seasonal sun. The foreground is rugged and shadowed, guiding the viewer's gaze toward the luminous break beneath the bridge where water gathers the sky.

This is a work steeped in nostalgia. The composition feels intimate, almost secretive, inviting the viewer to wander into the hush of the woodland and linger in the quiet solitude of the moment. The vintage frame enhances this mood, echoing the painting's timeless character with its ornate, classical presence.

Vintage 1985


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good Condition

Dimensions:
Height: 20 in.
Width: 23 in.
Depth: 2.5 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques: Oil Paint, Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good Condition