William Crozier, H.R.H.A.

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Colour: The tones are very slighter warmer than the illustration suggests. Structure Original canvas in excellent original condition. UV There appear to be no signs of retouching. Unframed.
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'Landscape was a vehicle through which I could say anything. I could do it in any amount of colours, turn it upside down, make it have moods, make it carry a different meaning...'
(William Crozier in conversation with Brian McAvera, 'Constructions in Colour and Light', Irish Arts Review, Vol. 20, no.1, p.66).

The present work fuses elements from two of the most important influences on Crozier's work over the past few decades; the dramatic landscape of West Cork where Crozier has had a studio since 1983 and the Hampshire countryside where Crozier has also lived and worked for many years. 

Crozier noticed the corrugated iron boathouse at the centre of the composition whilst driving through the Meon Valley in Hampshire and was inspired by the contrast of its sharp geometric form against the lush natural landscape. In the present work, he has placed it directly within a bold West Cork setting (see also lot 39) and the vibrant tones symbolize the style he developed after first experiencing the landscape around Kilcoe, West Cork. Moreover, the fusion of the two landscapes within The Boathouse provides a visual manifestation of Crozier's acute awareness and understanding of his surroundings.