The clever use of land and light allows the Costa-Rican farmers to grow cacao (chocolate beans) beneath the banana plants. This fabulous John Dyer painting was painted on location in Costa Rica and shows the harvesting of the bananas and chocolate pods. An important painting from the artist's career and a feast for the eyes. If you love art, travel
| Description | Framed Original Painting |
| Artist | Cornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968) |
| Signed by the Artist | Signed by John Dyer |
| Painting size | 24 x 24 inches |
| Medium | Acrylic on canvas |
| Framed size | 32 x 32 inches |
| Frame type | John Dyer: In the 1950s simple neutral frames became popular for St Ives artists. John chooses an off-white so the lightest tones appear in the painting. The moulding is a variation of 'Salvator Rosa' from Italy. Hand finished in almond white paint. |
| Ready to hang | Strung with picture cord and ready to hang |
The painting is featured in the book 'Painting the Colours of the World' by Kate Dinn.
Artist Information Links
Artist Chronology I Paintings in Public Collections I View John Dyer's Latest Paintings
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