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Ian HargreavesPainting the Grand Canal - original realism contemporary art- cityscape painting2025
2025
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We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
In Painting the Grand Canal, Ian Hargreaves captures the timeless beauty and atmosphere of Venice through the meticulous use of oil on canvas. The viewer is drawn into the scene from an elevated vantage point, where gondolas, vaporettos, and small boats traverse the sunlit waterway. The majestic domes of Santa Maria della Salute rise in the distance, anchoring the composition with an architectural elegance that reflects both history and tranquillity.
Painted in a refined realism cityscape style, Hargreaves demonstrates his remarkable sensitivity to light, movement, and mood. His colour palette—cool turquoise and aquamarine waters set against warm terracotta façades—beautifully conveys the interplay of light and reflection that defines Venice. Each glimmer on the surface of the canal feels alive, as if rippling under the gentle breeze of a Venetian afternoon.
The balance of architectural detail and atmospheric depth gives this piece a cinematic yet contemplative quality. Painting the Grand Canal is more than a depiction of place; it’s an evocation of presence—a moment suspended in time where the energy of the city meets the serenity of its waters. This artwork encapsulates the enduring romance and splendour of Venice with masterful grace.
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: 36.23 in (92 cm)Width: 48.04 in (122 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU468317417852
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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