The Red Boat Polperro Corwall

Richard Harpum

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Richard Harpum

Doncaster, United Kingdom

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Title

The Red Boat Polperro Corwall

Artist

Richard Harpum

Medium

Painting - Acrylic On Board

Description

Every year my wife and I visit Cornwall. One of our favorite destinations is Polperro on the south coast.
Polperro is a 13th century fishing village, with a reputation for smuggling and privateering. During the latter half of the 18th century boats were licensed by the Admiralty to attack and capture enemy ships, bringing great wealth to many Polperro families. The privateers often combined official business with smuggling, returning with cargoes of contraband to sell ashore.
In later years, Polperro has become one of the most popular resorts in Britain for artists and visitors alike.
This painting shows some of the boats in the harbor at low tide and captures the late afternoon light.
This painting was highly commended in the 2016 Patchings art competition.

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January 15th, 2012

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Juergen Hess

Hilversum, Ne - Netherlands

Just love it!

Richard Harpum replied:

Many thanks, Juergen.

Michael Nowak

Lakeland, FL - United States

Your work is incredible, enjoyed looking at all your detail. A great talent, God bless you!

Richard Harpum replied:

Thanks, Michael, Much appreciated. I like your gallery. Your portraits are superb.

Martin Davey

Southampton, Ha - United Kingdom

Great sense of light and captures well a late summers afternoon. The red boats dominance works well in the landscape and against the cooler colours used. Lots of interest in the buildings and tourists in this beautiful painting! v

Richard Harpum replied:

Thanks, Martin. Much appreciated. Good to hear from you again. Keep up the good work!