Glastonbury

This acrylic painting on stretched canvas was created for a 2024 solo exhibition 'A Sense of Place' which celebrated southwest England. This artwork depicts the iconic Glastonbury Tor (or mound) with its tower in the foreground rising majestically against the backdrop of the Somerset Levels, its ancient silhouette standing in striking contrast against the serene, flat landscape. The levels were reclaimed from the marshy sea by a Dutch water engineer in the 17th century prior to which time the tor was an island. The terracing on the tor was created in Neolithic times around the same time as Stonehenge in Wiltshire was constructed. The 'basin' of the Somerset Levels creates temperature inversions with atmospheric skies as depicted and traps mists above which the tor and tower can be seen. The tor is thought to have been the Island of Avalon to which King Arthur retreated after battle and to have been visited by Jesus as a boy accompanying his tin miner uncle on a visit to Britain. It is also said to have been visited by Joseph of Arimathea after Jesus' crucifixion. The composition captures the rich history and mystical aura of the region, blending natural beauty with a sense of timeless significance which I hope is captured in this artwork.

Picture size: 60 x 80 cm (24 x 31 in)* (large)#

Frame size: 63 x 83 cm (25 x 33 in)*

Supplied varnished** with a 1 cm white stain floating frame and ready to hang. If you would like me to arrange for a different colour or width of floating frame, please email me having placed your order stating your preferences (note that this may incur an extra charge).***

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This picture is also available as a large print and as a mounted greeting card.