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Title: Dramatic Coastal Cliff Chasm and Sea View Expressive Watercolour by John Steane
by John Steane (b.1931)
Size: 15.75 inches (height) x 20 inches (width)
watercolor painting on paper, unframed
condition: Good, with minor edge wear
Provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description:
This powerful watercolour by British artist John Steane (b.1931) presents a striking aerial view of a natural chasm or cleft in the coastal cliffs, with the deep fissure falling dramatically toward the sea. Using a highly expressive and gestural technique, Steane evokes the immense geological drama of the scene through layered washes, bold directional brushstrokes, and strong tonal contrast.
The turquoise ocean beyond and the surrounding greenery anchor the abstracted topography, suggesting a likely inspiration in the Dorset or Cornish coastline—regions celebrated for their complex geological formations, steep cliffs, and chalk-and-flint strata. Though the specific location is unlisted, this may represent a site such as Stair Hole or Lulworth Crumple, both part of the UNESCO-designated Jurassic Coast.
The painting’s vertical perspective, rich texture, and spontaneous mark-making offer a compelling interplay between representation and abstraction. It captures the raw, eroded strength of nature and invites contemplation of scale, fragility, and time.
Collectors with an interest in geology, the British coast, or expressive landscape art will appreciate the uniqueness of this piece. Its bold composition would make a statement in both contemporary and traditional interiors.
- Creator:John Steane (b.1931) (1931, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316672692
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