This print of Tuscany has been reproduced from an original watercolour which was inspired by my sketchbook studies painted on location in the Val d’Orcia region of Tuscany.
My studies captured the first light of dawn breaking through the early morning mist that hangs in the undulating landscape of Tuscany
The medieval Tuscan town San Gimignano is famous for its towers which make for a very distinctive skyline. However looking from San Gimignano across the countryside into the early evening sunlight can be just as enchanting.
This simple composition is an exercise in ariel perspective, allowing the distant washes to create a sense of depth. The dark foreground allows the viewer to rest on the main area of interest, the picturesque buildings, some in shadow, some highlighted by the low evening light.
I spent two consecutive mornings watching and painting the sun rising through the early morning mist to capture this iconic view in the Val d’Orcia, a territory near Siena in Tuscany.
An original watercolour, painted on hand made paper with high quality double edged deep mount and bespoke framing.
I spent two consecutive mornings watching and painting the sun rising through the early morning mist to capture this iconic view in the Val d’Orcia, a territory near Siena in Tuscany.
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San Gimignano limited edition Print of Tuscany. This magnificent view of the 14 famous towers of San Gimignano near Siena in Tuscany are bathed in the warmth of afternoon sunlight.
Beautiful Tuscany artwork for sale at Alan Reed Gallery in Ponteland. We have an amazing collection of artwork and framed prints for your home or office. Alan Reed is well known for painting commissions of Tuscany and all around Italy.
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The Duomo, a masterpiece of engineering, dominates any view of Florence’s skyline.
A small 7” x 5” watercolour painted from the Boboli Gardens was the inspiration for this larger watercolour.
The city was voted, according to a 2007 poll, the most desirable destination for tourists in the world.
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The church of San Miniato provides an excellent vantage point to view the Duomo in Florence.
The cathedral church is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the dome remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
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Umbria In the autumn of 2006 my wife and I travelled to Italy for me to do a special commission of a clients property in Umbria. After doing the preparation sketches, we then went on to Tuscany to a little town called San Quirico d’Orcia. It’s close to the towns of Pienza and Siena. As […]
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