Mammatus (study)
Mammatus (study)
canvas code: WE046
style: watercolour, impressionistic
work: study, exploratory, sketch
medium: watercolour
canvas: cold pressed cotton by Arches, 300gsm
frame and mount: included, wood, black finish, standard glass, charcoal black mount with faint texture, ready to hang
framed dimensions: H228mm W177mm
artwork dimensions: H145mm W95mm - SMALL, approx. A6
signature: signed in pencil on the reverse side of the canvas to preserve the minimalist form of the artwork; the frame has an additional signature on the back
certificate: included, hand-signed
created: 2024
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ABOUT THIS PAINTING
This small watercolour study captures a dramatic sky as if viewed almost vertically.
The turbulent cloud formations suggest the presence of an approaching cumulonimbus with mammatus and virga (rain that evaporates before reaching the ground).
Mammatus clouds are distinctive cloud forms characterised by bulbous protrusions typically hanging from the underside of the storm's mid-level and anvil. The name "mammatus" is derived from the Latin word “mamma”, meaning “udder” or “breast”.
It is primarily a monochromatic study, but also incorporates subtle hues of blue.
Beautifully presented with a charcoal-black border and enclosed in a minimalist black frame creating a contemporary aesthetic.
Photos of the painting have been taken under different lighting conditions to provide an average representation.
Frost and flurry, 2024