Cumulus Congestus
Cumulus Congestus
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canvas code: WE033
style: impressionistic (in the style of impressionist paintings)
medium: watercolour, cold pressed 300g/m2 cotton by Archers
dimensions: H36cm W26cm, 5mm white border
signed: “2023—Cumulus Congestus—Schafernaker” at bottom in white ink
certificate: included, hand-signed
frame: optional at checkout
created: 2023
FRAMING: This option can be selected at checkout, however it's worth considering that it may be more cost-effective using a different framing service.
The artist has selected a neutral mount and bronze-gold wood frame which beautifully complements the pale blue sky.
Two screen options are available and can be viewed in the item gallery:
Regular acrylic with framing: £160 + £10 shipping
‘Moth-Eye Museum' acrylic with framing: £220 + £10 shipping. Delivers exceptional clarity and UV protection. It is as clear as glass but ten times stronger
IMPORTANT: Due to the delicate nature of the watercolour surface, we highly recommend framing your valuable art to ensure optimal preservation. Watercolour paper also has a natural tendency to curl, but once mounted and framed, the piece will appear flat. We suggest entrusting any handling outside of the protective sleeve to a professional framer.
DELIVERY: 1-2 weeks without frame, 4 weeks with framing option.
ABOUT THIS PAINTING
A towering cumulus, also known as cumulus congestus, takes shape against a hazy sky, with crepuscular rays streaming through breaks in the clouds. Hints of an optical phenomenon, known as cloud iridescence, is apparent at the cloud edges, where supercooled water droplets diffract sunlight, forming subtle yet colourful borders.
This is a straightforward, atmospheric study painted with muted hues to evoke a sense of impending severe weather. The painting was created with the use of multiple references, personal photography and an understanding of cloud optics.
