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JAN MERRICK HORN (b1948) Framed Signed Original Oil On Board "Whipsiderry Beach"
JAN MERRICK HORN (b1948) Framed Signed Original Oil On Board "Whipsiderry Beach"
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Artist: Jan Merrick Horn
Title: Whipsiderry beach from Porth island
Medium: Oil on Board
Edition: Original, One of a kind
Artwork Dimensions: 29cm x 39cm (11.5" x 15.5")
Frame Dimensions: 38cm x 48cm (15" x 19")
Condition: New, mounting hardware not included
About the artwork
Whipsiderry Beach from Porth Island offers a calm, expansive view of the Cornish coastline, rendered with Horn’s characteristic sensitivity to shifting light and open space. The sweep of sand, the soft lift of the dunes, and the distant rise of cliffs are all handled with a gentle, observational precision that invites the viewer into the scene rather than simply presenting it. Horn balances the freshness of the sea breeze with the grounded textures of grass and rock, creating a composition that feels both intimate and wide‑open. It is a quietly affectionate portrait of a familiar stretch of coast, shaped by the artist’s long-standing connection to the region.
About the Artist
Jan Merrick Horn is a British painter whose practice is rooted in a deep attentiveness to everyday beauty and the quiet poetry of observation. Born in 1948, he has spent decades refining a style that balances realism with a gentle, contemplative atmosphere. Working primarily in oil on board, Horn is known for his still lifes, coastal scenes, and floral studies, each rendered with a sensitivity to light, surface, and the subtle narratives held within ordinary objects. His compositions often feel like moments paused—carefully arranged yet never contrived—inviting the viewer to linger in their calm, reflective space. Across his career, Horn has exhibited widely and appeared frequently at UK auctions, where his work continues to attract collectors drawn to his understated craftsmanship and his ability to elevate the familiar into something quietly resonant. His paintings carry a sense of everyday elegance and observational intimacy that has become a hallmark of his artistic voice.
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