- Gerard
- Seagull's Vigil
- Oil On Canvas
- 26 x 21 x 2 cm (10.24 x 8.27 x 0.79 in)
- Framed: 29.6 x 23.8 x 5 cm (11.65 x 9.37 x 1.97 in)
- Signature: This art work is certified as being recorded in the National Registry of Australian Art and Artists National Registration No: 000-41367-0230-01 A signed Certificate of Authenticity accompanies original works of art
- Inv: M127
- AU$900
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The painting "Seagull's Vigil " captures a moment of silent intensity, filled with observation. Seagull on the bow captures a quiet moment by the shore, where stillness and gentle observation come into focus. A small boat, its hull a rich red contrasted with clean white and yellow sides, rests solidly on a pebble-strewn beach. Draped across the bow, a thick, coiled rope adds texture and a sense of readiness. Atop the vessel, a seagull perches calmly, its attentive gaze directed toward the open sea, inviting reflection on patience and presence.
Beyond the boat, the calm blue water stretches out beneath a clear sky, interrupted only by a natural breakwater formed by a cluster of rocks. Light plays across the scene with clarity and warmth, emphasizing the natural colours and inviting viewers into this peaceful coastal landscape. The composition offers both a gentle stillness and a quiet narrative, where the simple elements of land, sea, and sky come together to express a mindful balance between rest and watchfulness.
- Subject Matter: Seascape
- Current Location: Artonwalls Studio Gallery
- Collections: Landscapes and seascapes