{"product_id":"andrew-giddens-south-coast-seascape-signed-framed-original-oil-painting","title":"ANDREW GIDDENS \"South Coast\" Seascape Signed Framed Original Oil Painting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-specifics\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.6; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 20px; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(44, 44, 44);\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andrew Giddens (Cornish, Contemporary)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Palette Knife Oil on Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed to the upper left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accompanied by original purchase receipt from The Great Atlantic Map Works, Cornwall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50cm × 35cm (19.7\" x 13.8\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 69cm × 54cm (27.2\" x 21.3\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presented in a contemporary light wood-effect frame with wide mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Image in good condition. Frame displays some age-related wear and marks. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth Coast\u003c\/em\u003e is an original oil painting by contemporary Cornish artist \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Giddens\u003c\/strong\u003e, executed in his characteristic palette knife technique. Depicting a rugged stretch of coastline battered by rolling surf, the work captures the dramatic beauty and ever-changing atmosphere of Britain's south-western shores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWorking with thick, expressive applications of oil paint, Giddens builds the surface through layers of richly textured impasto. The resulting effect creates remarkable depth and movement across the composition, with the sea appearing alive as waves break against dark rocky outcrops beneath a brooding coastal landscape. The energetic knife work allows light to catch the paint surface from different angles, providing a dynamic quality that changes as the viewer moves around the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe restrained palette of greys, purples, blues and earth tones reflects the authentic character of the Cornish coastline, while subtle highlights across the water introduce contrast and luminosity. The composition successfully balances the power of the sea with the quiet permanence of the land, creating a scene that feels both dramatic and contemplative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50cm × 35cm (19.7\" x 13.8\")\u003c\/strong\u003e and presented in a frame measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e69cm × 54cm (27.2\" x 21.3\")\u003c\/strong\u003e, the painting displays particularly well and would make an attractive focal point within both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eFurther enhancing its desirability, the work is accompanied by its original purchase receipt from \u003cstrong\u003eThe Great Atlantic Map Works, Cornwall\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding useful provenance and supporting its direct connection to the Cornish art market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Giddens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a contemporary Cornish artist best known for his atmospheric coastal landscapes and seascapes created using bold palette knife techniques. Drawing inspiration from the rugged coastline of Cornwall and the changing moods of the Atlantic Ocean, his work celebrates the natural beauty and raw energy of Britain's south-western shores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eGiddens has developed a distinctive style characterised by heavily textured surfaces, confident mark-making and a strong focus on light. Rather than concentrating on minute detail, he seeks to capture the mood, movement and essence of a scene, allowing texture and colour to convey the experience of standing before the coastline itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eHis paintings have found favour with collectors seeking authentic contemporary maritime artwork that combines decorative appeal with a genuine connection to Cornwall's rich artistic heritage. The expressive quality of his palette knife technique ensures that every work possesses a unique physical presence impossible to replicate through reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eToday, Andrew Giddens' paintings continue to be appreciated for their honesty, energy and evocative portrayal of Britain's coastal landscapes, making them a popular choice among collectors of contemporary Cornish art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .item-specifics, .item-description {font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 16px;}\n  .title {font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 8px 0;}\n  .specs-grid {display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px 24px;}\n  .spec-pair {display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 8px;}\n  .spec-name {font-weight: bold; color: #111;}\n  .spec-value {color: #333;}\n  .description-text {margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Curated Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57768344912198,"sku":"v1|206670187245|0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/0891\/6806\/files\/s-l1600_158ba5d8-adb8-4e50-990e-546fccc9f891.jpg?v=1793637726","url":"https:\/\/www.curatedtreasures.art\/products\/andrew-giddens-south-coast-seascape-signed-framed-original-oil-painting","provider":"Curated Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}