Bring the joyful heart of Fowey into your home with this vibrant 18 x 18 inch original acrylic painting by acclaimed Cornish artist John Dyer. Painted en plein air in the heart of Fowey whilst being filmed by the BBC, ‘The King of Prussia, Fowey’ captures a timeless summer’s day in this historic harbourside town, radiating life, colour, and community.
In this uplifting scene, the iconic King of Prussia inn stands proudly amidst bunting and bustling quayside life. Dyer’s distinctive brushwork and bold palette celebrate the town’s unique architecture, its cheerful café umbrellas, and the arrival of the small ferry that comes in every hour, adding a gentle rhythm to harbour life. Seagulls soar across a flawless azure sky as figures stroll along the waterfront, pausing to enjoy the warmth of early afternoon. Bright orange daisies in the foreground add a burst of floral energy.
Painted with the artist’s characteristic sense of joy and spontaneity, this work encapsulates everything people love about Fowey: its maritime heritage, colourful streets, and carefree summer atmosphere. As one of Cornwall’s best-loved artists, John Dyer’s ability to translate these fleeting moments into vivid, timeless compositions makes each painting a highly collectable piece of contemporary Cornish art.
This unique original will bring energy, positivity, and a reminder of seaside adventures into any room. An investment in art like this is also an investment in your own sense of wellbeing, creating a space filled with light and the happy memories that Cornwall so effortlessly provides.
Item Information
| Description |
Framed Original Painting |
| Artist |
Cornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968) |
| Signed by the Artist |
Signed by John Dyer |
| Painting size |
18 x 18 inches |
| Medium |
Acrylic on canvas |
| Framed size |
23.5 x 23.5 inches |
| Frame type |
The St Ives style picture frame is a Renaissance-inspired cassetta frame, Italian for 'little box', featuring a white stain finish that highlights the wood grain. With a 73mm wide profile and 39mm depth, it creates a recessed central panel, perfect for a timeless, contemporary and elegant display of the painting. |
| Ready to hang |
Strung with picture cord and ready to hang |
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