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George C McCulloughWest Coast of Ireland with Rugged Mountain Landscape beside the Atlantic Ocean1985 Circa
1985 Circa
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West Coast of Ireland with Rugged Mountain Landscape beside the Atlantic Ocean. A signed unique original oil painting by Irish Artist, George C McCullough (1922-2005)
Art measures 28 x 20 inches
Frame measures 38 x 30 inches
This evocative landscape captures the raw, elemental character of Ireland’s Atlantic west coast, where land, sea, and sky exist in a state of quiet tension. A broad sweep of water draws the eye inward toward a rugged mountain range, its slopes softened by distance yet retaining a sense of weight and permanence. The land in the foreground is worked with earthy, restrained brushstrokes, suggesting peat, rock, and wind worn paths, grounding the composition in lived terrain rather than idealised scenery.
McCullough’s handling of the sky is particularly assured. Heavy, shifting cloud formations press down upon the landscape, allowing intermittent light to break across the mountain face and water below. This interplay of illumination and shadow lends the painting a contemplative mood, typical of mid twentieth century Irish landscape painting, where atmosphere and emotional resonance are prioritised over topographical precision.
The palette is subdued and harmonious. Muted greens, slate blues, and soft greys echo the Atlantic climate, conveying a sense of solitude, endurance, and timelessness. There is no human presence, yet the scene feels deeply inhabited, shaped by generations of weather, movement, and memory.
As an artist, George C. McCullough occupies an important position within Irish landscape tradition. Educated in Belfast and later founder of the Donegal School of Landscape Painting, his work reflects both academic grounding and direct engagement with the Irish land. His paintings are informed by observation rather than romanticism, offering an honest, measured response to place. His exhibition history across Ireland, the UK, and North America reflects a career of consistent professional recognition.
This substantial oil painting, presented in a handsome traditional frame, is a strong example of Irish twentieth century landscape painting, combining technical confidence with emotional restraint. It would sit comfortably within both traditional and contemporary collections, appealing to collectors drawn to authenticity, atmosphere, and a deep sense of place.
George C McCullough (1922-2005)
Painter, draughtsman and teacher, born and lived in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He studied at the College of Technology and College of Art there 1940-7. Went on to run the Donegal School of Landscape Painting. Showed at the RUA, Bell Gallery in Belfast, Cambridge and Oriel Galleries in Dublin and North America
- Creator:George C McCullough (1922 - 2005, Irish, Northern Irish)
- Creation Year:1985 Circa
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement Style:Land
- Period:
- Condition:Good Condition - Ready to Hang.
- Gallery Location:Preston, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU817317375162
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