{"product_id":"jim-ridout-original-watercolour-cavalaire-levant","title":"JIM RIDOUT Original Watercolour painting “Cavalaire\/Levant\"","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 Jim Ridout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Sunset over Cavalaire \u0026amp; Île du Levant”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original artwork, commissioned as noted verso. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53cm × 34cm (20.9\" × 13.4\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76cm × 57cm (29.9\" × 22.4\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good overall; light marks to frame. See photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artist’s handwritten note on reverse\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);\"\u003eThis radiant seascape by Jim Ridout captures the tranquil glow of a Mediterranean sunset as viewed from the hills above \u003cstrong\u003eLa Croix‑Valmer\u003c\/strong\u003e, looking out across the bay toward \u003cstrong\u003eCavalaire‑sur‑Mer\u003c\/strong\u003e and the distant silhouette of \u003cstrong\u003eÎle du Levant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ridout worked from sketches taken on a terrace overlooking this stretch of coastline, and that first‑hand observation gives the painting its unmistakable sense of place and atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eSoft washes of peach, rose and lavender drift across the sky, their colours mirrored in the calm water below, while the darkened foreground anchors the composition and enhances the luminous horizon. Ridout’s brushwork is subtle and assured, blending delicate gradients in the sky with gentle transitions across the sea. The result is a serene, contemplative piece that distils the quiet beauty of the Var coastline at day’s end — a moment of stillness rendered with warmth, sensitivity and a deep appreciation for the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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);\"\u003eJim Ridout is a British landscape painter known for his atmospheric coastal and countryside scenes, often inspired by the light and colour of southern France. Working in oil, pastel and mixed media, he brings a gentle realism to his subjects, capturing the interplay of light, distance and mood with a calm, reflective touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eHis works are held in private collections in the UK and abroad, admired for their serenity, balanced compositions and ability to evoke a strong sense of place. Ridout’s paintings offer a moment of quiet contemplation — landscapes that feel lived‑in, observed and deeply appreciated.\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":56831129911622,"sku":"v1|206353436686|0","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/0891\/6806\/files\/s-l1600_02fbf9a5-2f6b-4a41-a44f-a6ac14d144e1.jpg?v=1782056107","url":"https:\/\/www.curatedtreasures.art\/products\/jim-ridout-original-watercolour-cavalaire-levant","provider":"Curated Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}