The Approaching Storm (On Dunlewy Lough), Ireland (2020)Oil painting by Emma Cownie

Errigal viewed from Dunlewy Lough. Dunlewy (Dún Lúiche), means “Lugh‘s fort”. Lugh is one of the most important Irish gods who was a warrior, a king, a master craftsman and a savior, his son was the heroic, Cú Chulainn.

This painting portrays a “liminal” moment, caught between stillness and agitation, a fair day and a storm.

Errigal is the tallest peak of the Derryveagh Mountains and the tallest peak in County Donegal. Errigal is also the most southern, steepest and highest of the mountain chain, called the “Seven Sisters” by locals. Errigal is well known for the pinkish glow of its quartzite in the setting sun. Another noted quality is the ever-changing shape of the mountain depending on what direction you view it from.

Materials used:

oil on linen canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 100 x 80 x 2cm
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky

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