Violets Painting Frame:Poplar prestige There is a nostalgic stillness

There is a nostalgic stillness to it

There is a sun-warmed generosity to the scene

Thick slabs of paint build two chestnut horses breaking into a gallop

The plumage glows almost translucent where the light passes through

Flat stepping stones cross a still pool that mirrors the light

Violets Painting Frame:Poplar prestige There is a nostalgic stillnessA cascade of deep purple violets tumbles across the canvas, each rounded petal built up in thick, confident palette knife strokes that catch the light. The flowers cluster in rich indigo and royal violet, their dark centres punctuated by tiny flecks of yellow, while glossy green leaves weave through the arrangement. Behind them, a sweep of lavender and plum melts into soft cream, the loose brushwork leaving the energy of the painter visible on the