Serenity Over the Bridge - Lake Scene With Lush Green Trees by British Artist 1976

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Serenity over the Bridge - Lake Scene with Lush Green Trees. Vintage Oil Painting by British Artist, David James.

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Art measures 12 x 16 inches
Frame measures 17 x 21 inches

The painting features a serene landscape scene. In the foreground, a calm lake reflects the surrounding greenery and the sky above. The river is flanked by lush, dense foliage on both sides, creating a tunnel-like effect. In the middle ground, there is a small, elegant wooden bridge that spans the river, adding a focal point to the composition. The background shows a bright, slightly cloudy sky, with sunlight filtering through, illuminating the scene. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and tranquil, capturing the beauty of nature. The painting is framed in an ornate, gold-coloured frame with intricate detailing.

David James was born in London in 1944 and moved to Outer London in the fifties. Educated at Hampton School, David James howed an early aptitude for art and won school and national prizes and competitions. James attended Twickenham College of Art from 1962 to 1966 gaining an Intermediate Diploma in Arts and Crafts. With a speciality in wood engraving, three editions of James' prints were sold in 1964. He obtained a National Diploma in Art and Design in 1966. David James began exhibiting at open-air shows in 1963 whilst still at Art School and was immediately successful.

Original paintings by David James attracted the attention of a leading Fine Art publisher; a reproduction published in 1969 sold well, entitled "Slow Water" - this was published by Rosenstiels. Nowadays, much of the work by David James is sold abroad; there are examples of James paintings in all European countries and North America, South America, China, Russia, Japan, India, New Zealand, Australia, the Middle East and Greenland.

David currently lives in Sussex on the coast, within reach of the South Downs. He is married to an artist and has three children. Much of the inspiration for the work executed by James is drawn from the Lake District, Devon and Cornwall, and the Welsh Countryside. David has exhibited his works at the Royal Academy and in leading provincial galleries. A wide range of subjects painted by David is available including landscape, marine and still life paintings. See less