The Cormorant Fisherman Li River Guilin China Metal Print
by Richard Harpum
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The Cormorant Fisherman Li River Guilin China metal print by Richard Harpum. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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Over the years, I have visited China many times on business. However, in 2001, my wife and I took a vacation there, visiting the main sites in... more
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Artist's Description
Over the years, I have visited China many times on business. However, in 2001, my wife and I took a vacation there, visiting the main sites in Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Hong Kong.
In Guilin (Guangxi), we took a cruise down the Li River. The river winds through some truly spectacular limestone formations that rise on both sides of the river. The river is also famous for its cormorant fishermen, who work from flimsy bamboo rafts like the one shown in this painting. These days, I suspect that many of them are just there to pose for the numerous tourists.
I have captured the river at sunset when the haze gave a brilliant orange tint to the sky and turned the more distant mountains mauve.
We will never forget the date of our cruise � September 11, 2001. When we returned to our hotel that night, we watched CNN news in horror as the twin towers in New York were first hit and then collapsed. This painting is dedicated to the memory of all those who died or have suffered as a res...
About Richard Harpum
Award-winning artist, Richard Harpum, paints in a realist style, paying meticulous attention to detail. His medium of choice is acrylics on canvas or board but he also uses oils and paints watercolour florals. Richard's primary focus is landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes and gardens but he also paints portraits, still lifes and florals. The effective use of light is a key ingredient to all of Richard’s works and he spends a great deal of time before starting a painting in selecting a composition that provides both drama and contrast. Born in Bromley, England, in 1951, Richard has had a passion for drawing and painting from a very young age. As a youngster, he was always drawing and became a prolific painter after he received an...
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Sharon Burger
what a horrific end to such a beautiful day Richard, the painting is so beautiful and must have come straight from the heart, the soft colors and calm waters say peace.. a very heartfelt work of beauty ..v/f
Richard Harpum replied:
Thanks, Sharon. I really appreciate your kind comments. I enjoyed looking through your portfoilio. I especially like the paintings of children - brilliant.
Richard Harpum
Over the years, I have visited China many times on business. However, in 2001, my wife and I took a vacation there, visiting the main sites in Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Hong Kong. In Guilin (Guangxi), we took a cruise down the Li River. The river winds through some truly spectacular limestone formations that rise on both sides of the river. The river is also famous for its cormorant fishermen, who work from flimsy bamboo rafts like the one shown in this painting. These days, I suspect that many of them are just there to pose for the numerous tourists. I have captured the river at sunset when the haze gave a brilliant orange tint to the sky and turned the more distant mountains mauve. We will never forget the date of our cruise – September 11, 2001. When we returned to our hotel that night, we watched CNN news in horror as the twin towers in New York were first hit and then collapsed. This painting is dedicated to the memory of all those who died or have suffered as a result of the horrific events of that day.