Cherhill White Horse: watercolour on wood
Cherhill White Horse is a hill figure on Cherhill Down in Wiltshire, England. Dating from the late 18th century, it is the third oldest of several such white horses in Great Britain, with only the Uffington White Horse and the Westbury White Horse being older. There used to be 13 white horses in Wiltshire, but only 8 remain.
The iconic Wiltshire White horses are things of beauty and mystery. You can forget all your cares as you get lost in the history and time of the place.
I have used a wonderful technique called ink resist which results in an image akin to a wood cut. I think it is appropriate for such a magical place. The paper has been mounted on a birch wood board and then gently waxed to give it a sheen and depth, and is framed in a black float frame. The joy of this process is that the picture does not need protecting under glass. The Cherhill white horse is one of a small collection of White Horse landscapes, you might like to see the others in this Nature Gallery.
As with all watercolours, it should not be hung in bright sunlight, an area of high humidity or near a heat source, but I am sure you knew that!
I am also happy to arrange shipping, and as I love each painting will do my best to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition. If you are not in the UK, I can get you a quote.
In addition to the gallery paintings I also accept commissions too, so feel free to get in touch, if you have something in mind.
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