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Embankment at Night

© the artist. Image credit: Brunel University London Arts Collection

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The artist’s practice explores the juxtaposition of history and modernity in London – graveyards lie next to modern offices and aging churches stand in built-up areas. Downes often paints scenes from an aerial position, imagining the way the landscape would look when viewed from that angle. His work is a meeting of realism and imagination.

This painting captures both the buzz of the city and the space and tranquility of the river at night. The dramatic skyscape fragmented by vapour trails, reminding us of constant activity, speed and travel, is contrasted by the quiet solitude of the path that stretches away from us into the distance.

Brunel University London

London

Title

Embankment at Night

Date

2009

Medium

acrylic, pen & ink on paper

Measurements

H 73 x W 55 cm

Accession number

724

Acquisition method

purchased from the artist by G. Mogg, 2011

Work type

Painting

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Brunel University London

Brunel University Arts Centre, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, London, Greater London UB8 3PH England

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