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Ian HargreavesPromise of Spring -original impressionist seascape oil painting-modern Art2025
2025
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This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
Ian Hargreaves' "Promise of Spring" is a breathtaking landscape that encapsulates the rejuvenating essence of the spring season. The canvas, a generous 80 x 120 cm, is dominated by a majestic mountain range whose peaks are still crowned with the remnants of winter's snow. The mountains are rendered in a series of textured brushstrokes, their blues and whites capturing the crispness of the alpine air.
In the foreground, a serene valley awakens to the early signs of spring. The varied greens of the grassy meadow are punctuated by the dark, rich tones of evergreen trees, suggesting the enduring life beneath the snow. A river meanders through the landscape, its surface reflecting the changing sky above, and a quaint wooden cabin hints at human presence, nestled unobtrusively within the expanse of nature.
The painting's title, "Promise of Spring," is embodied in the subtle warmth that permeates the scene. There is a sense of expectancy as the land transitions from the slumber of winter to the vitality of spring. This artwork is not just a visual feast; it is an invitation to witness the quiet unfolding of a new season, filled with hope and new beginnings.
Hargreaves' use of light is masterful, as he captures the luminosity of a spring morning, the kind that promises longer days and milder weather ahead. The detail with which the cabin and distant trees are painted adds a feeling of intimacy to the vastness, inviting the viewer to step into the landscape and share in the quiet joy of the season's change.
"Promise of Spring" is a testament to Hargreaves' skill in capturing the essence of a landscape and the mood of a season. It is a piece that would bring a breath of fresh air to any collection, inviting onlookers to pause and appreciate the perennial beauty of nature's rhythms.
The painting is signed by the artist and is presented as ready for display. It can be found for sale at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and is also available for purchase online. This piece promises to be a conversation starter, offering a burst of creative energy to any space it inhabits.
Artist Biography:
Born in 1957, Ian studied at Bournemouth College of Art. At the age of 21 he set off across Europe for ten months, recording his travels in watercolour. This instilled a love of Mediterranean subjects, which was to influence his work many years later.
From the ages of 24 – 28 he lived in London and Sicily, earning his keep painting portraits. 1985 Ian moved to Germany, where he remained for the next 24 years. Here he exhibited with galleries in Hamburg, Munich and Salzburg. His work was also purchased for numerous Public Collections. Ian moved back to England in 2008. He now works from his studio in Poole, Dorset and exhibits regularly around the country. His work hangs in many private and corporate collections worldwide.
Prizes
2016 : Winner of the Artists and Illustrators ‘Artist of the Year’ Award 1976 : Wessex Artists Exhibition – Southampton Art Gallery – First Prize/Student Category 2005 : International Artist Magazine Challenge # 28 – Finalist
Publications
International Artist Magazine Art of England Muse Magazine Country Life Dorset Magazine 2006 : 100 Ways to Paint ‘Favourite Subjects’ – Volume 1 – published by International Artist Magazine.
- Creator:Ian Hargreaves (1957, British)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU468316700802
Ian Hargreaves
Born in 1957, Ian Hargreaves studied at Bournemouth College of Art. At the age of 21, he set off across Europe for 10 months, recording his travels in watercolor. This instilled a love of Mediterranean subjects, which was to influence his work many years later. From the age of 24–28, he lived in London and Sicily, earning his keep painting portraits. In 1985, Hargreaves moved to Germany, where he remained for the next 24 years. Here, he exhibited with galleries in Hamburg, Munich and Salzburg. His work was also purchased for numerous Public Collections. Hargreaves moved back to England in 2008. He now works from his studio in Poole, Dorset and exhibits regularly around the country. His work hangs in many private and corporate collections worldwide.
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