Charles McAuley RUA ARCA (1910-1999) Kelly's Coal Boat, Red Bay Harbour Oil on canvas, 48 x 62cm (18.75 x 24.25'') Signed Charles McAuley (1910 - 1999) produced landscapes and seascapes sourced...

Charles McAuley RUA ARCA (1910-1999) Kelly's Coal Boat, Red Bay Harbour Oil on canvas, 48 x 62cm (18.75 x 24.25'') Signed Charles McAuley (1910 - 1999) produced landscapes and seascapes sourced from his surroundings in the Glens of Antrim. His practice was inspired by James Humbert Craig. In this work, the subject is kept intentionally generic, no name is identifiable on the vessel and the Kelly colours on the funnel are barely discernible. The painting focuses on setting and atmosphere. The muted palette and handling of oils suggests an earlier era and it lends the composition a timeless quality. This small harbour is at the north side of Red Bay overlooking Waterfoot Beach in Co. Antrim. Marianne O'Kane Boal, May 2012

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