Douglas Gray
Twilight, Lake Garda
| price | £ 5450 |
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| type | Oil |
| size | 16 x 24 inches |
| location | Bath 01225 332223 |
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Represented by Red Rag Gallery, Douglas Gray brings his distinctive quiet lyricism to Twilight, Lake Garda, a work that captures the lake at its most contemplative hour. The painting centres on the gentle Read more
transition between day and night, where the last traces of light drift across the water in soft, harmonious tones.
Gray’s composition is anchored by the subtle presence of a lakeside restaurant — its warm interior glow and understated architectural lines offering a human counterpoint to the vast stillness of the landscape. Rather than dominating the scene, the restaurant becomes a point of invitation, a suggestion of life unfolding just beyond the viewer’s vantage. Its reflection on the water deepens the sense of calm and continuity that defines the piece.
With his characteristic restraint, Gray builds atmosphere through delicate tonal shifts and meticulous control of light. The result is a painting that feels both intimate and expansive, evoking the quiet pleasure of lingering at the water’s edge as evening settles. Twilight, Lake Garda exemplifies Gray’s ability to transform a familiar setting into a moment of serene, almost cinematic reverie — a hallmark of the artist’s work and a fitting highlight within the Red Rag collection.
