Artist: Barry Hilton (British, b.1941)
Title: Far Horizons I
Medium: Artist Signed Limited Edition Colour Print
Edition: 5/95
Signature: Signed by the artist
Certificate: Accompanied by certificate of authenticity
Artwork Size: 46cm × 62cm (18.5" × 24.5")
Framed Size: 66cm × 82cm (26" × 32.5")
Framing: Presented in an attractive cream and gilt-effect frame
Condition: Image in good condition. The frame displays minor handling and age-related marks but remains in good overall presentation. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
About the Artwork
Far Horizons I is a striking limited edition landscape print by acclaimed British artist Barry Hilton. The composition captures a dramatic rural scene beneath an expansive sky, where distant hills meet vast stretches of countryside illuminated by rich golden light. Characterised by its atmospheric qualities and evocative use of colour, the artwork exemplifies the style that has earned Hilton a devoted following among collectors of contemporary landscape art.
The painting's greatest strength lies in its remarkable sense of space. A broad sweep of luminous yellow fields stretches towards distant horizons, while dark foreground tones and an approaching storm sky create a powerful visual contrast. The solitary building positioned within the landscape acts as a focal point, emphasising both the scale of the surrounding countryside and the tranquillity of the scene.
Hilton masterfully balances drama with serenity, using subtle tonal transitions and atmospheric effects to convey changing weather conditions across the landscape. The result is a work that feels both timeless and deeply connected to the British countryside, inviting the viewer to pause and contemplate the beauty of the natural world.
Measuring approximately 46cm × 62cm (18.5" × 24.5") and presented in a frame measuring approximately 66cm × 82cm (26" × 32.5"), the artwork displays beautifully and would enhance both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Numbered 5/95 and accompanied by its certificate of authenticity, this early edition example represents an attractive opportunity to acquire a sought-after image from one of Britain's respected landscape artists.
About the Artist
Barry Hilton is a highly regarded British landscape artist, based in the north of England, whose work is celebrated for its atmospheric depictions of open countryside, dramatic skies and expansive rural vistas. Drawing inspiration from the British landscape, he creates compositions that capture both the physical beauty and emotional power of nature.
Throughout his career, Hilton has developed a distinctive style characterised by sweeping horizons, rich colour harmonies and masterful handling of light. His paintings often focus on the constantly changing relationship between land, weather and sky, creating images that communicate both stillness and movement.
Published limited editions of Hilton's work have enjoyed lasting popularity due to their decorative appeal and timeless subject matter. Collectors are particularly drawn to his ability to transform familiar rural scenes into memorable and emotionally engaging works of art.
Today, Barry Hilton's landscapes continue to be appreciated for their atmosphere, technical skill and enduring celebration of the British countryside, securing his place amongst the country's most respected contemporary landscape artists.
