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Flamborough Head,
2025
David Allen
Painting : oil
43 x 56 x 0.1 cm 16.9 x 22 x 0 inch
$1,711
1 711 $US
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Hand-signed by artist
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Dimensions cm • inch
43 x 56 x 0.1 cm 16.9 x 22 x 0 inch Height x Width x Depth
Support
Framing
Beige frame
Artwork dimensions including frame
58 x 71 x 3 cm 22.8 x 28 x 1.2 inch
Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang
Artwork location: United Kingdom
David Allen RSMA's 'Flamborough Head' is a powerful coastal scene executed in oil on board, showcasing the artist's exceptional skill in marine painting. As a distinguished member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA), Allen is revered for his dedicated approach to capturing the atmospheric drama and raw light of the British coastline. This particular piece, measuring 43 x 56 cm, is a robust and energetic depiction of the Yorkshire headland, confirming Allen's reputation for combining meticulous observation with bold, expressive application of paint.
The composition of 'Flamborough Head' is defined by a dynamic interplay of light and turbulent sea. Allen employs a rich, yet naturalistic, colour palette of deep azure, foamy white, and the ochre of the cliff face, effectively conveying the rugged mood of the North Sea environment. His skilful use of oil allows for visible, textured brushwork, especially in the depiction of the crashing waves and the movement of the air. This technical virtuosity breathes life into the scene, capturing the intense, fleeting quality of light as it breaks through the coastal weather.
Ultimately, this work offers a compelling and authentic experience of the British seascape. Allen's commitment to capturing the essence of the location —even if the finished oil is worked up later in the studio—imbues the painting with genuine vitality. For collectors, 'Flamborough Head' represents an invaluable acquisition: a beautifully composed and authentically rendered piece by a leading contemporary artist, perfectly capturing the drama and enduring power of one of the UK's most iconic coastal landmarks.
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A profound passion for painting transformed David Allen's life in 1989, when he transitioned from a distinguished career as a chartered civil engineer to a full-time professional artist. This unique journey is the core of his artistic identity, fusing the methodical discipline of structural design with the expressive freedom of a painter. The artist's work is a powerful bridge between two worlds: the rigorous analysis of a draughtsman and the profound emotive power of a creative visionary.
Working in pastels and oils, David Allen is celebrated for his commitment to painting, where he captures the fleeting light and atmosphere of a moment with immediacy and authenticity. These direct studies serve as the foundation for his larger, more developed canvases created in his Yorkshire studio. His work is driven by a singular purpose: to capture the wonderful quality of light, form, and colour he observes in the marine and landscape settings around him.
A Harrogate native and a central figure in the Northern art scene, David Allen's professional standing is a testament to his recognised skill and sustained excellence. He is an elected member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA), a prestigious body with a heritage tracing back to the Royal patronage of King George VI. Gained through a rigorous peer-review process, this membership signals a career of consistently high standards. He has been consistently honoured at their annual exhibitions, winning the Classic Boat Magazine Prize, the Age of Sail Award, and the Canson Paper Mill Prize, awards that further validate his prominence in the field.
David's technical prowess in pastels has been formally recognised with the Frank Herring Award from The Pastel Society, a prestigious institution whose early exhibitors included masters such as Edgar Degas and James McNeill Whistler. This accolade links his masterful hand directly to a celebrated lineage of artists and provides a verifiable testament to his skill with the medium. As a leading figure in the acclaimed painting collective, The Northern Boys, David Allen stands at the forefront of a vibrant and highly collectible contemporary British art movement, further cementing his place as a dynamic and influential artist.
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