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Whitby Twilight,
Circa 2025
Andrew Farmer
Painting : oil
25 x 35 x 0.5 cm 9.8 x 13.8 x 0.2 inch
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1 086 $US
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Dimensions cm • inch
25 x 35 x 0.5 cm 9.8 x 13.8 x 0.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Framing
Grey frame
Artwork dimensions including frame
43 x 53 x 3.5 cm 16.9 x 20.9 x 1.4 inch
Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang
Artwork location: United Kingdom
Whitby Twilight is a compelling and deeply atmospheric oil painting by Andrew Farmer ROI, capturing the rugged beauty and historical weight of the North Yorkshire coast. As a highly-regarded member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) and a prominent figure in the contemporary "Northern Boys" collective, Farmer brings proven technical rigour to this iconic British maritime setting. The artwork distills the dramatic energy of Whitby Harbour at the specific moment when the last daylight yields to night, a critical hour that accentuates the town's famous East Cliff, crowned by the majestic silhouette of the Abbey ruins. This twilight scene is saturated not only with the heritage of Captain Cook and the River Esk but also with the enduring Gothic literary resonance imparted by Bram Stoker's , lending the composition an inescapable sense of romance and mystery.
Farmer's masterful technique is defined by his commitment to expressive, semi-abstract painting, treating the composition as a condensed visual "poem" rather than a narrative "novel". This requires "economical mark making" and a bold use of non-naturalistic colour. The defining technical feature is the vigorous, sculptural use of impasto—thick, layered oil paint that creates a highly tactile surface, ensuring the artwork physically manipulates the light and shadow across the panel. The expressive palette features vibrant teals and deep purples in the sky and sea, contrasting sharply with intense cadmium yellows used for the reflections and the structural lights of the quayside, effectively capturing the town's glow against the approaching darkness.
This plein air approach, which is often synthesised over multiple painting sessions to "dig deeper into the subject" , allows the artist to transcend fleeting observation and embed the enduring structure of the harbour into the rugged texture of the paint. The robust composition, focusing on a fishing vessel anchored by the geometrically defined quayside, achieves a powerful tension between the fluid energy of the North Sea and the permanence of the coastal architecture. is an exceptional acquisition, offering a tactile, emotionally resonant piece of contemporary British landscape painting, rooted both in academic rigour and internationally celebrated cultural history.
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As a key figure in "The Northern Boys," a distinguished collective of contemporary British painters, Andrew Farmer is a Yorkshire-based artist whose work is hailed by collectors as evocative, lyrical, and a celebration of light and colour. Drawing inspiration from the rolling hills of his native South Yorkshire and his family life, he transforms everyday scenes into powerful observations, inviting viewers to find the extraordinary beauty that surrounds them daily.
Andrew's artistic practice is rooted in a deeply considered approach to observation. Primarily working in oils and often painting , he embarks on an investigation of his chosen subjects. This methodical process, which can involve revisiting the same location in similar conditions to "dig deeper" into his subject, allows him to distil the essence of a place into vibrant, expressive works. The result is a style characterised by "loose, expressive brushstrokes" and "economical mark making" that create a lively, semi-abstract quality, akin to "short stories or poems rather than novels".
Andrew's work is underpinned by an exceptional foundation of academic and institutional credentials. A graduate of Canterbury Christ Church University with a First-Class Honours degree, he furthered his practice at the Royal Drawing School in London. In recognition of his mastery, he was awarded the Richard Ford Award for a residency at the Prado Museum in Madrid. In 2019, he was elected a full member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI), an elite, peer-elected society of which there are only approximately 65 full members. He has also been recognised with numerous accolades, including the prestigious Winsor and Newton Award for painting and the Menena Joy Schabe Memorial Award, further affirming his standing within the UK art world.
Collectors consistently praise Andrew Farmer's work for its transformative power. His paintings, which have been described as possessing a "magical quality," are celebrated for their ability to transport the viewer and bring a sense of tranquility to a space. From coastal scenes that perfectly capture the "calming beauty of the ocean" to countryside vistas that evoke the warmth and "smell of the earth," his art creates an immediate, lyrical connection to the world around us.
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