William Barr, Dusk Over Paisley , Oil Painting

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William Barr
William Barr, Dusk Over Paisley , Oil Painting
c. 1910

About the Item

This early 20th-century oil painting by Scottish artist William Barr (1867-1933) depicts the gentle radiance of a sunset over his home town of Paisley in Scotland. Amid a sleepy haze of pinkish tints, the gothic-revival steeple of Coats Paisley towers over the skyline. Built around 25 years prior, this Victorian marvel enlivens the view with its appealing form. While above, a clutch of blushing clouds echoes the dapples of trees below to create a diagonal line of interest. Barr’s skilful design brings three areas to explore - the sky, with its sublime gradient from blue-green to pink, the land in warm orange tones, and the jagged skyline, set behind a terrace. He probably painted this en plein air, among the grazing sheep who looked on with curiosity. Barr’s style evolved noticeably following his period in Paris at the Académie Julian. Inspired by the emerging avant-garde, he began to approach landscape painting a little differently - with a greater emphasis on tone. This transformative phase ultimately led to California, settling among patrons with an appreciation of his work. The American tonalist John Henry Twachtman (1853-1902) also trained at the Académie and was perhaps an inspiration. Signed in the lower right and held within a gilt frame. Established in 2017, Brave Fine Art is a premier English art dealership based in Cheltenham with clients including national galleries and country estates. Our team includes a conservator, logistics specialist and art historian. Over 1,000 paintings have been transported to the US and Canada safely with hundreds of glowing reviews. We set our prices fairly from the start as we prefer to sell quickly and continually evolve the collection. Around 40 new discoveries are added every month. If you have any questions at all, we’d love to hear from you.

Creator:
William Barr (1867 - 1933, American)
Creation Year:
c. 1910
Dimensions:
Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil
Movement & Style:
Tonalist
Period:
1910-1919
Condition:
Artwork presents well. Restored. Fine craquelure but the paint is stable. Frame with some light wear.
Gallery Location:
Cheltenham, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2328212164382