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John Short: Online exhibition: Dalkey Visual Record

Past exhibition
24 April - 22 June 2020
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Solomon Fine Art is delighted to announce an exhibition of uplifting, lock-down inspired watercolours by artist John Short. These vibrant works on paper will be available to view on-line from Friday 24 April.

Since March 29th John Short has been using his daily 2km permitted walk to make a visual record of his neighbourhood under 'lock-down'. Luckily for Short, his house and studio lie in the picturesque and historic town of Dalkey Co. Dublin, known for its many medieval castles, grand Victorian architecture and superb coastal scenery overlooking both Dublin and Killiney Bays.

Short has been documenting the various landmarks around the town using both sketchbook drawings done 'en plein air' and photography, catching the beautiful bright Spring light at a particular moment. He then returns to his garden studio to produce the finished paintings in watercolour.

For the past three weeks Short has been posting his daily paintings online via Facebook, Instagram and the Dalkey online community forum. Local and international interest in these works has been so overwhelming that the artist has now decided to frame and exhibit the work so that Dalkey residents can enjoy them whilst lock-down continues. Jamie Gill of Gill's Opticians on St Patrick's Road, Dalkey has generously agreed to hang a selection of works in his windows on a rotational basis, so that viewers can see something new each time they pass through the town centre.

The original watercolours are priced from €1600 (inc frame). In order to make his work more affordable, Short has also produced smaller limited-edition giclée prints of several paintings, priced at €250 each (unframed). Click on any of the thumbnails below for the 'view on a wall' feature and all of the purchasing & shipping options. Works can also be purchased by telephoning gallery staff at +353 86 8142380.  Free delivery within the Dalkey area!

John was scheduled to have a solo exhibition here at Solomon Gallery in Dublin city centre in June 2020, but due to the COVID-19 art gallery closures, we have had to postpone the opening until next Spring - please join our mailing list (or email us at info@solomonfineart.ie) if you would like to receive exhibition details and an opening night invitation in due course.



  • John Short, Bathing Scene on Coliemore Harbour Slipway., Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Bathing Scene on Coliemore Harbour Slipway., Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour and ink
    55 x 60 cm
  • John Short, Coliemore Harbour Bathers
    John Short
    Coliemore Harbour Bathers
    watercolour & ink
    50 x 100 cm
  • John Short, Vico Road, Dalkey
    John Short
    Vico Road, Dalkey
    watercolour
    54 x 50cm
    € 1,800.00
  • John Short, Castle Street, Dalkey
    John Short
    Castle Street, Dalkey
    watercolour
    60 x 46 cm
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Castle Street, Dalkey
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    € 1,800.00
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  • John Short, Boat Hire, Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Boat Hire, Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    40 x 50 cm
  • John Short, Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    40 x 50 cm
  • John Short, John Short, Archbold's Castle, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    John Short, Archbold's Castle, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    22 x 48cm
  • John Short, Dalkey Island from Dillon's Park, 2020
    John Short
    Dalkey Island from Dillon's Park, 2020
    watercolour & ink
    26 x 75 cm
  • John Short, Vico Bathing Place, Hawk Cliff, Vico Road, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Vico Bathing Place, Hawk Cliff, Vico Road, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    40 x 50 cm
  • John Short, Nerano Sailor, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Nerano Sailor, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    50 x 50cm
  • John Short, Loreto Abbey, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Loreto Abbey, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    50 x 50 cm
  • John Short, Café, Coliemore Road, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Café, Coliemore Road, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolor
    50 x 62cm
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Café, Coliemore Road, Dalkey, 2020
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    € 1,600.00
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  • John Short, The Queens, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    The Queens, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    50 x 50 cm
  • John Short, Beacon Hill, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Beacon Hill, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    40 x 50cm
  • John Short, Dalkey News, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Dalkey News, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    50 x 46cm
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Dalkey News, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020
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    € 1,600.00
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  • John Short, The Dispensary, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    The Dispensary, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    50 x 36cm
  • John Short, Bandstand, Sorrento Park, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Bandstand, Sorrento Park, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    48 x 60cm
  • John Short, The Telegraph, Dalkey Hill, 2020
    John Short
    The Telegraph, Dalkey Hill, 2020
    watercolour
    51 x 46cm
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, The Telegraph, Dalkey Hill, 2020
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    € 1,600.00
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  • John Short, Dalkey Rowing Club, Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Dalkey Rowing Club, Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    44 x 50cm
  • John Short, SuperValu, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    SuperValu, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    50 x 50cm
  • John Short, Former Garda Station, Tubbermore Road, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Former Garda Station, Tubbermore Road, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    46 x 46 cm
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Former Garda Station, Tubbermore Road, Dalkey, 2020
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    € 1,600.00
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  • John Short, Finnegan’s, Sorrento Road, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Finnegan’s, Sorrento Road, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    50 x 64cm
  • John Short, Queenstown Castle, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Queenstown Castle, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    42 x 74 cm
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Queenstown Castle, Dalkey, 2020
    Sold
    € 1,800.00
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  • John Short, Kent Terrace, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Kent Terrace, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    50 x 64cm
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Kent Terrace, Dalkey, 2020
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    € 1,600.00
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  • John Short, Sorrento Terrace, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Sorrento Terrace, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    26 x 101 cm
  • John Short, Coliemore Villas, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Coliemore Villas, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    38 x 102 cm
  • John Short, Coliemore Road, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Coliemore Road, Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    43 x 67 cm
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Coliemore Road, Dalkey, 2020
    Sold
    € 2,750.00
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  • John Short, Select Stores, Castle Street Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Select Stores, Castle Street Dalkey, 2020
    watercolour
    43 x 63cm
  • John Short, Coliemore Harbour Bathers (print), 2020
    John Short
    Coliemore Harbour Bathers (print), 2020
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    49 x 90 cm (image size)
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Coliemore Harbour Bathers (print), 2020
    Sold
    € 375.00
    0 in cart
  • John Short, Vico Road, Dalkey, 2020
    John Short
    Vico Road, Dalkey, 2020
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    45 x 49cm (image size)
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Vico Road, Dalkey, 2020
    Sold
    € 250.00
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  • John Short, Boat Hire, Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey (print), 2020
    John Short
    Boat Hire, Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey (print), 2020
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    35 x 45 cm
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Boat Hire, Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey (print), 2020
    Sold
    € 250.00
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  • John Short, Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey (print), 2020
    John Short
    Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey (print), 2020
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    35 x 45 cm (image size)
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey (print), 2020
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    € 250.00
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  • John Short, Dalkey Island from Dillon's Park (print), 2020
    John Short
    Dalkey Island from Dillon's Park (print), 2020
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper (unframed)
    19 x 55 cm
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Dalkey Island from Dillon's Park (print), 2020
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    € 250.00
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  • John Short, Vico Bathing Place, Hawk Cliff, Vico Road, Dalkey (print), 2020
    John Short
    Vico Bathing Place, Hawk Cliff, Vico Road, Dalkey (print), 2020
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    35 x 45 cm
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Vico Bathing Place, Hawk Cliff, Vico Road, Dalkey (print), 2020
    Sold
  • John Short, Nerano Sailor, Dalkey (print), 2020
    John Short
    Nerano Sailor, Dalkey (print), 2020
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    45 x 45 cm (image size)
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Nerano Sailor, Dalkey (print), 2020
    Sold
    € 250.00
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  • John Short, Loreto Abbey, Dalkey (print), 2020
    John Short
    Loreto Abbey, Dalkey (print), 2020
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    45 x 45cm (image size)
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Loreto Abbey, Dalkey (print), 2020
    Sold
    € 250.00
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  • John Short, Select Stores, Castle Street, Dalkey (print), 2020
    John Short
    Select Stores, Castle Street, Dalkey (print), 2020
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    30 x 45cm (image size)
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Select Stores, Castle Street, Dalkey (print), 2020
    Sold
    € 250.00
    0 in cart
  • John Short, The Queens, Castle Street, Dalkey (print)
    John Short
    The Queens, Castle Street, Dalkey (print)
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    45 x 45cm (image size)
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, The Queens, Castle Street, Dalkey (print)
    Sold
    € 250.00
    0 in cart
  • John Short, Finnegan’s, Sorrento Road, Dalkey (print), 2020
    John Short
    Finnegan’s, Sorrento Road, Dalkey (print), 2020
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    35 x 45cm (image size)
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Finnegan’s, Sorrento Road, Dalkey (print), 2020
    Sold
    € 250.00
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  • John Short, Dalkey Rowing Club, Coliemore Harbour (print)
    John Short
    Dalkey Rowing Club, Coliemore Harbour (print)
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    35 x 45cm (image size)
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Dalkey Rowing Club, Coliemore Harbour (print)
    Sold
    € 250.00
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  • John Short, Beacon Hill, Dalkey (print), 2020
    John Short
    Beacon Hill, Dalkey (print), 2020
    giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)
    35 x 45cm (image size)
    Edition of 75
    Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Beacon Hill, Dalkey (print), 2020
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    € 250.00
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