£250.00
The Elephant Ashington
This original oil painting captures a grand piece of Ashington’s history, “The Elephant”.
Built in 1901 as the North Seaton Hotel, this Victorian-era coaching inn is entrenched in the folklore of Ashington, with stories of the community it served. Though time has stripped a lot of it’s stained glass from lower levels, the spirit of the building remains and I think it’s managed to defy it’s nickname: “white elephant,” which it got from the belief it was a venture destined to fail.
A pleasure to paint over a few summer evening sessions, every brushstroke is tribute to The Elephant’s quiet dignity, a tribute to the heritage of a building that deserves to be remembered.
Original Oil Painting on board, 8×10″, painted on location (plein air)
This work will last a lifetime and more: Varnished in Gamvar for protection, Fully lightfast, Fully archival.
Delivered in a hand made wooden frame by Holly Frames in Whitley Bay.
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