{"product_id":"pool-of-abundance-taj-mahal-india-12-x-12-inches-original-oil-painting-on-canvas-by-british-artist-joanne-short","title":"'Pool of Abundance, Taj Mahal, India'. 12 x 12 inches Original Oil Painting on Canvas by British Artist Joanne Short","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePool of Abundance, Taj Mahal, India\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully balanced original oil painting by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/johndyergallery.com\/collections\/joanne-short\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoanne Short\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, inspired by the extraordinary symmetry, gardens and reflective pools of the Taj Mahal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoanne places the monument at the centre of the composition, rising in cool whites and soft greys against a clear blue Indian sky. The long central pool draws the eye directly towards the Taj Mahal, while its reflection introduces a quiet sense of depth and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the foreground, bold orange flowers fill the lower edge of the painting, creating a vivid contrast with the greens of the gardens and the blues of the sky and water. The strong outlines, simplified forms and carefully structured composition are characteristic of Joanne Short’s distinctive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe painting was created following Joanne’s journey through India as part of the wider \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lastchancetopaint.com\/4-india-land-of-tiger\"\u003eLast Chance to Paint\u003c\/a\u003e – Land of the Tiger expedition\u003c\/span\u003e, which she helped to deliver alongside John Dyer. After the expedition work in Pench, Joanne continued travelling through India, responding in paint to the country’s architecture, colour, culture and extraordinary sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe title \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePool of Abundance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e reflects both the famous water garden leading towards the Taj Mahal and the richness of colour, planting, architecture and atmosphere that surrounds one of India’s most celebrated landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRather than painting the Taj Mahal as a purely architectural subject, Joanne brings it into a decorative, joyful and highly personal visual language. The result is elegant, colourful and immediately recognisable, while retaining the serenity and order that make the Taj Mahal so extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-product-heading\"\u003eItem Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-data-sheet\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFramed Original Painting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCornish Artist Joanne Short (born 1967)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSigned by the Artist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSigned by Joanne Short\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainting size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFramed size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5 x 17.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 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.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrung with picture cord and ready to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/johndyergallery.com\/collections\/indian-summer-new-paintings-of-india\"\u003eIndian Summer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joanne Short","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67765970436338,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/8448\/5279\/files\/PoolofAbundance_TajMahal_India.12x12oiloncanvasbyJoanneShort.jpg?v=1792227408","url":"https:\/\/johndyergallery.com\/products\/pool-of-abundance-taj-mahal-india-12-x-12-inches-original-oil-painting-on-canvas-by-british-artist-joanne-short","provider":"John Dyer Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}