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The idler - Original oil painting

The idler - Original oil painting

$1,265.00 AUD
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Original oil painting

An original oil painting painted en plein air at golden hour at Bosham, a coastal village located in West Sussex, England, sitting on an inlet of Chichester Harbour about 2...

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SKU: MS-0010-THE-WILLIAM RFINE A
Vendor: William Rowsell Fine Art
Category: Original oil painting
Tags: Bosham Landscape originals Original artwork Seascape originals

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Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address:

William Rowsell Fine Art, Brook House, Salters lane, Ludgershall, Buckinghamshire, Hp189NY, United Kingdom

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An original oil painting painted en plein air at golden hour at Bosham, a coastal village located in West Sussex, England, sitting on an inlet of Chichester Harbour about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Chichester and on the south coast of England.

Product details

  • Creation date: June 20th 2026
  • Medium: Oil
  • Surface: Stretched linen on Windsor & Newton board
  • Framing: Supplied unframed (can be framed at extra cost upon request)
  • Size: 30.5 cm wide by 25.4 cm high (12" x 10")
  • Authenticity: Certificate of authenticity included signed by William Rowsell
  • Postage: Postage is free and included in price, shipped by Royal Mail with recoded delivery.
  • Local delivery in UK: If the buyer lives in Buckinghamshire in UK, delivery by hand is available.
  • International shipping import fees: I ship internationally but NOTE that you as a buyer are responsible for any local import fees

The inspiration

I painted my friend Andrews boat called "The Idler" as it sat in the mud and weed at low tide at golden hour in Bosham in Chichester harbour. I captured the golden light as the sunlight lit up the front of the boat.

Watch this video of the painting on location.

The final painting of The idler at sunset

Painting titles The idler painted by William Rowsell

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About the artist...

William has worked as a professional artist for 40+ years & his work is held in public and private collections around the world.  His diverse styles of artwork can be found in illustrated books, on ceramics, decorating fabrics, on the wall of many private collections and in public collections such as The Bodleian Library in Oxford.

Artist Info: "My work is grounded in observational drawing and experimentation in all mediums and subjects.

A way to empathise, reflect and deeply connect with my subject. Through decades of observation, I’ve developed an intuitive, responsive drawing process rooted in a deep understanding of form, composition, feel, expression and colour.

I draw when I experience moments in life that I take notice of and they raise the hairs on the back of my neck! I see the beauty of the drape and pattern of a fabric following the shape of a figure. The rhythms, colours and shapes changed by weather and light in a landscape. A musician or dancers’ expression and movement that connects with me during a performance.

Each subject reveals and dictates how it wants the drawn or painted marks to be made - through rhythm, movement, light, or sound - and I respond instinctively, letting the unexpected lead. I stop when the marks align with the subject’s essence and the image holds presence.

This is where I flourish: in the space between play, control and the excitement of accidental and unforeseen discovery.

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