David Cobley
Left of Centre
| price | £ 1850 |
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| type | Oil |
| size | 16 x 16 inches |
| location | Stow on the Wold 01451 832563 |
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Left of Centre exemplifies David Cobley’s sustained interest in the human figure and the psychological charge of everyday presence. Painted with Cobley’s characteristic sensitivity to light and Read more
tonal nuance, the work presents a solitary seated figure rendered in warm, luminous flesh tones against a cool, subdued background. The composition is intimate and contemplative, with the figure positioned slightly off‑axis—echoing the title’s suggestion of displacement or introspective withdrawal. Cobley’s painterly handling, marked by soft transitions and expressive brushwork, heightens the sense of quiet observation and emotional resonance. The painting reflects the artist’s broader practice, which often explores identity, vulnerability, and the subtleties of human form.
David Cobley RP is a prominent British portrait and figurative painter, elected to the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. His work is held in public and private collections and is known for its psychological depth, technical refinement, and nuanced engagement with the human condition.
