Oil on canvas depiction of the Matagarup Bridge, rendered with a focus on structure, light, and the river’s reflective surface. The composition centers the bridge’s sweeping arches and lattice framework, capturing its bold geometric presence against a softly graduated sky. Brushwork varies from controlled, precise strokes to looser, textured applications that suggest metal and concrete without overworking detail.
A cool palette of steel blues, muted greys, and warm umbers describes the bridge’s industrial character, while touches of ochre and pale Sienna in the sky introduce subtle warmth at the horizon. Reflections ripple across the Swan River, painted with horizontal strokes that break and blend the bridge’s forms—an interplay of symmetry and movement. The riverbank is indicated with minimal suggestion: distant buildings and the shoreline are softened to keep emphasis on the bridge itself.
Light is treated as a defining element. Highlights on the bridge’s arches catch a late-afternoon sun, creating contrast with shadowed undersides and lending a sculptural quality. The overall mood is contemplative and steady, balancing architectural clarity with painterly atmosphere. Size, framing, and textured varnish enhance the tactile presence of the work, inviting close viewing to appreciate the layered build of the oil paint.
Oil painting of Matagarup Bridge Perth Australia on stretched canvas in a wooden frame. Ready to hang.
Framed Dimensions: 52cm (W) x 42cm (H) x 4.6cm (D)
Oil on canvas depiction of the Matagarup Bridge, rendered with a focus on structure, light, and the river’s reflective surface. The composition centers the bridge’s sweeping arches and lattice framework, capturing its bold geometric presence against a softly graduated sky. Brushwork varies from controlled, precise strokes to looser, textured applications that suggest metal and concrete without overworking detail.
A cool palette of steel blues, muted greys, and warm umbers describes the bridge’s industrial character, while touches of ochre and pale Sienna in the sky introduce subtle warmth at the horizon. Reflections ripple across the Swan River, painted with horizontal strokes that break and blend the bridge’s forms—an interplay of symmetry and movement. The riverbank is indicated with minimal suggestion: distant buildings and the shoreline are softened to keep emphasis on the bridge itself.
Light is treated as a defining element. Highlights on the bridge’s arches catch a late-afternoon sun, creating contrast with shadowed undersides and lending a sculptural quality. The overall mood is contemplative and steady, balancing architectural clarity with painterly atmosphere. Size, framing, and textured varnish enhance the tactile presence of the work, inviting close viewing to appreciate the layered build of the oil paint.
Oil painting of Matagarup Bridge Perth Australia on stretched canvas in a wooden frame. Ready to hang.
Framed Dimensions: 52cm (W) x 42cm (H) x 4.6cm (D)
