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.
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John ShortBathing Scene on Coliemore Harbour Slipway., Dalkey, 2020watercolour and ink55 x 60 cm -
John ShortColiemore Harbour Batherswatercolour & ink50 x 100 cm
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John ShortVico Road, Dalkeywatercolour54 x 50cm€ 1,800.00
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John ShortCastle Street, Dalkeywatercolour60 x 46 cmSolomon Fine Art - John Short, Castle Street, Dalkey€ 1,800.00
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John ShortBoat Hire, Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey, 2020watercolour40 x 50 cm
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John ShortColiemore Harbour, Dalkey, 2020watercolour40 x 50 cm
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John ShortJohn Short, Archbold's Castle, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020watercolour22 x 48cm
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John ShortDalkey Island from Dillon's Park, 2020watercolour & ink26 x 75 cm
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John ShortVico Bathing Place, Hawk Cliff, Vico Road, Dalkey, 2020watercolour40 x 50 cm
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John ShortNerano Sailor, Dalkey, 2020watercolour50 x 50cm
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John ShortLoreto Abbey, Dalkey, 2020watercolour50 x 50 cm
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John ShortCafé, Coliemore Road, Dalkey, 2020watercolor50 x 62cmSolomon Fine Art - John Short, Café, Coliemore Road, Dalkey, 2020€ 1,600.00
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John ShortThe Queens, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020watercolour50 x 50 cm
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John ShortBeacon Hill, Dalkey, 2020watercolour40 x 50cm
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John ShortDalkey News, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020watercolour50 x 46cmSolomon Fine Art - John Short, Dalkey News, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020€ 1,600.00
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John ShortThe Dispensary, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020watercolour50 x 36cm
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John ShortBandstand, Sorrento Park, Dalkey, 2020watercolour48 x 60cm
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John ShortThe Telegraph, Dalkey Hill, 2020watercolour51 x 46cmSolomon Fine Art - John Short, The Telegraph, Dalkey Hill, 2020€ 1,600.00
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John ShortDalkey Rowing Club, Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey, 2020watercolour44 x 50cm
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John ShortSuperValu, Castle Street, Dalkey, 2020watercolour50 x 50cm
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John ShortFormer Garda Station, Tubbermore Road, Dalkey, 2020watercolour46 x 46 cmSolomon Fine Art - John Short, Former Garda Station, Tubbermore Road, Dalkey, 2020€ 1,600.00
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John ShortFinnegan’s, Sorrento Road, Dalkey, 2020watercolour50 x 64cm
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John ShortQueenstown Castle, Dalkey, 2020watercolour42 x 74 cmSolomon Fine Art - John Short, Queenstown Castle, Dalkey, 2020€ 1,800.00
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John ShortKent Terrace, Dalkey, 2020watercolour50 x 64cmSolomon Fine Art - John Short, Kent Terrace, Dalkey, 2020€ 1,600.00
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John ShortSorrento Terrace, Dalkey, 2020watercolour26 x 101 cm
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John ShortColiemore Villas, Dalkey, 2020watercolour38 x 102 cm
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John ShortColiemore Road, Dalkey, 2020watercolour43 x 67 cmSolomon Fine Art - John Short, Coliemore Road, Dalkey, 2020€ 2,750.00
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John ShortSelect Stores, Castle Street Dalkey, 2020watercolour43 x 63cm
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John ShortColiemore Harbour Bathers (print), 2020giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)49 x 90 cm (image size)Edition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Coliemore Harbour Bathers (print), 2020€ 375.00
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John ShortVico Road, Dalkey, 2020giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)45 x 49cm (image size)Edition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Vico Road, Dalkey, 2020€ 250.00
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John ShortBoat Hire, Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey (print), 2020giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)35 x 45 cmEdition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Boat Hire, Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey (print), 2020€ 250.00
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John ShortColiemore Harbour, Dalkey (print), 2020giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)35 x 45 cm (image size)Edition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey (print), 2020€ 250.00
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John ShortDalkey Island from Dillon's Park (print), 2020giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper (unframed)19 x 55 cmEdition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Dalkey Island from Dillon's Park (print), 2020€ 250.00
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John ShortVico Bathing Place, Hawk Cliff, Vico Road, Dalkey (print), 2020giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)35 x 45 cmEdition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Vico Bathing Place, Hawk Cliff, Vico Road, Dalkey (print), 2020€ 250.00
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John ShortNerano Sailor, Dalkey (print), 2020giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)45 x 45 cm (image size)Edition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Nerano Sailor, Dalkey (print), 2020€ 250.00
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John ShortLoreto Abbey, Dalkey (print), 2020giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)45 x 45cm (image size)Edition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Loreto Abbey, Dalkey (print), 2020€ 250.00
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John ShortSelect Stores, Castle Street, Dalkey (print), 2020giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)30 x 45cm (image size)Edition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Select Stores, Castle Street, Dalkey (print), 2020€ 250.00
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John ShortThe Queens, Castle Street, Dalkey (print)giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)45 x 45cm (image size)Edition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, The Queens, Castle Street, Dalkey (print)€ 250.00
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John ShortFinnegan’s, Sorrento Road, Dalkey (print), 2020giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)35 x 45cm (image size)Edition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Finnegan’s, Sorrento Road, Dalkey (print), 2020€ 250.00
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John ShortDalkey Rowing Club, Coliemore Harbour (print)giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)35 x 45cm (image size)Edition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Dalkey Rowing Club, Coliemore Harbour (print)€ 250.00
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John ShortBeacon Hill, Dalkey (print), 2020giclée print on Hahnemulhe archival paper, edition of 75 (UNFRAMED)35 x 45cm (image size)Edition of 75Solomon Fine Art - John Short, Beacon Hill, Dalkey (print), 2020€ 250.00
