Blackheath Tranquil Vale Impressionist Painting - For Sale

South London Artwork

An exquisite acrylic painting of Blackheath captures Tranquil Vale. In this captivating artwork, a cyclist wearing a vibrant yellow top commands the foreground, drawing your attention with a burst of colour and energy.

As your gaze moves beyond the cyclist, the background unveils the charming Blackheath. It encapsulates the quaint local bookshop, a cosy café, and All Saints Church, crowned by its majestic spire. A bus makes a brief stop, gathering passengers, while a row of neatly parked cars and bicycles patiently await their owners, ticking away the moments until their parking tickets expire.

Beyond its scenic allure, Blackheath boasts a rich history that often goes unnoticed. It served as a rallying point for two pivotal uprisings in English history: Wat Tyler's Peasants' Revolt of 1381 and Jack Cade's Kentish rebellion in 1450, commemorated by road names on the heath's western side. The echoes of rebellion lingered as Cornish rebels, after camping at Blackheath, met their fate at the Battle of Deptford Bridge, also known as the Battle of Blackheath, on 17 June 1497.

The well-loved artwork has been transformed into limited prints, accessible online. However, there remains only a single original piece. Seize the chance to acquire this unique painting. Schedule a private viewing today at the artist's home/gallery workspace. Artwork prices range from £950 to £4,500.

Material / Description:

Painted onto high quality canvas with stretchers.
The artist has used Windsor & Newton Acrylic paint.
40cm x 50cm artists canvas (16” x 20”)
46cm x 56cm frame size
Contemporarily framed with a white edge and grey outer frame, befitting of this elegant painting.
Painted in England by M.Rodwell