English school

A vibrant and atmospheric original oil painting by British artist Paul Stephens (b.1957), depicting a beautiful Venetian scene at sunset.

The painting captures Venice in the warm evening light, with two figures standing beside the water and the distinctive Venetian architecture silhouetted against a glowing golden-yellow sky. Stephens uses expressive, highly textured brushwork and a rich palette of golds, yellows, blues, purples and earthy tones to create a striking contemporary interpretation of Venice.

The work is signed by the artist and is signed and titled “Venice, Setting Sun” verso. It is painted in oil on board and presented in an attractive white decorative frame.

A particularly colourful and eye-catching piece that would work beautifully in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Dimensions

* Overall framed size: 39 × 39 cm (15.35 × 15.35 inches)

* Actual painting size: 30 × 30 cm (11.81 × 11.81 inches)

Condition

Good overall condition with signs of age and handling consistent with its period. The painting has a deliberately expressive, heavily textured surface. The white decorative frame has some minor marks and signs of wear.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Why We Love It

A wonderful colourful original British painting of Venice, combining a recognisable Italian subject with bold contemporary brushwork. The glowing sunset and richly textured surface give the work excellent decorative presence.

An attractive original oil painting by Paul Stephens, ready to display.