In Southbank Figures, David Farren captures the quiet poetry of London’s riverside as silhouettes drift along the Thames at golden hour. Painted in acrylic on board, the work embodies contemporary impressionism, where atmosphere and light take precedence over intricate detail. The figures are loosely defined, yet full of presence, their elongated shadows stretching across the pavement in rhythmic repetition.
The colour palette is luminous and harmonious. Warm honeyed yellows and soft creams flood the walkway, contrasted by cool blues and muted violets in the shadows. Across the river, the Houses of Parliament dissolve into a hazy silhouette, rendered in soft tonal shifts rather than rigid lines. The dappled light filtering through the trees adds movement to the composition, creating a sense of fleeting time.
This is an original acrylic on board painting and is available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art and online. In Southbank Figures, Farren’s impressionist cityscape style transforms an everyday London scene into a celebration of light, reflection and urban life.
| Dimensions | 40 × 40 × 3 cm |
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