“London Afterglow” – A Cityscape Art Original Painting by Paul Kenton.
14" x 20" Oils & Metallics on Palette Board. A dramatic cityscape scene of the sun setting behind the Shard as it rises dramatically alongside the River Thames. Cityscape Art Original Painting by Contemporary Cityscape Artist Paul Kenton. Available to Purchase.
“London Afterglow”
51 x 35.5 cm | 20 x 14 in
Oils & Metallics on Palette Board
Original Painting
Black Ornate Frame
Oils & Metallics on Palette Board, Black Ornate Frame
Paul’s “London Afterglow” is a minimalist oil painting in an impressionist style, depicting the Shard at sunset beside the Thames. Influenced by Monet’s “San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk” and reflecting his deep admiration for the artist, Paul applies thick impasto layers to create a richly textured surface. The fiery blaze of the sun and the undulating surface of the Thames contrast with the sharp, precise lines of London’s skyline.
This piece employs a distinctive method crafted by Paul whereby the painting was created directly on a palette board he had initially used to mix and apply paint to a large studio piece. This repurposed surface, rich with residual textures and hues, provides an intricate, tactile foundation for the artwork. Paul intentionally leaves selective areas around the scene in a partially revealed, abstract state to hint at the unique origins of the substrate, allowing contrasting colours & glimmers of metallics to punctuate the scene.
14" x 20" Oils & Metallics on Palette Board
14" x 20" Oils & Metallics on Palette Board
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“London Afterglow” is an Original London Cityscape Painting by Paul Kenton. To discover more artworks inspired by London, please view the London Collection. Paul regularly visits London to discover new urban landscapes and skylines for inspiration. You can watch Paul exploring and sketching his favourite London sights and landmarks in this video from his YouTube channel.
You can also learn more about Monets’ “San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk” here.
"London Afterglow" is part of the following Collection(s):