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- Artist: Barry Hilton
- Model: 4320
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Barry Hilton's Far Horizons II is a captivating limited edition giclée on board that showcases the artist's extraordinary command of atmosphere, light, and emotion. As one of the UK's most respected contemporary landscape painters, Hilton is celebrated for his ability to create scenes that transcend simple representation, transforming the familiar countryside into something deeply evocative and timeless. With Far Horizons II, he captures the delicate balance between stillness and drama, using his distinctive style to draw the viewer into a world rich in colour and mood.
This striking composition is defined by its sweeping red field, which dominates the foreground in a vibrant display of warmth and energy. The bold crimson tones glow with intensity, their textured surface suggesting movement in the landscape - perhaps wind rippling through the grass or the last glimmers of light before an approaching storm. Above, Hilton's signature moody sky unfolds in deep layers of grey, blue, and soft mauve, alive with shifting clouds and subtle variations of tone. The atmosphere is charged yet serene, a hallmark of Hilton's work, inviting the viewer to sense both the calm and the anticipation that hangs in the air.
On the distant horizon, a small white cottage rests quietly against the vast expanse of the landscape. This understated detail provides a human connection within the grandeur of nature, symbolising solitude, shelter, and a peaceful retreat from the elements. The cottage's presence offers balance to the composition - a moment of stillness amidst the gathering drama above and the rich colour below.
Hilton's masterful technique is evident throughout. His use of texture and tonal depth creates a painting that feels almost tactile, with layers of pigment building to form a subtle interplay of light and shadow. The giclée on board format captures every nuance of his original work, preserving the richness of his palette and the gentle blending that gives his skies their trademark luminosity. The result is an image that feels both expansive and intimate, reflecting Hilton's enduring fascination with the changing moods of the natural world.
Produced as a limited edition of 95 copies, Far Horizons II is hand-signed and numbered by the artist, each accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Presented framed in a black wood frame with a white inner slip, the piece combines contemporary elegance with timeless simplicity. The black frame anchors the composition and echoes the darker tones of the sky, while the white slip provides a crisp visual break that enhances the vibrancy of the red field.
Measuring 19 x 25 inches (image size) and 27 x 33 inches when framed, this artwork commands attention, offering a bold yet harmonious presence in any interior space. The giclée printing process ensures exceptional colour depth and long-lasting quality, faithfully representing Hilton's original brushwork and tonal precision.
Edition Size: 95 - Hand signed and numbered by the artist
Image Size: 19 x 25 inches
Framed Size: 27 x 33 inches
Medium: Giclée on board (Limited Edition)
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
Frame: Black wood frame with white inner slip
Far Horizons II is a testament to Barry Hilton's ability to infuse the landscape with both energy and tranquillity. Through his expert use of colour and light, he transforms a simple rural view into an unforgettable study of atmosphere and emotion - a piece that resonates with warmth, depth, and timeless beauty.
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Barry Hilton is a celebrated British landscape artist known for his richly textured oil paintings that depict the changing moods of the British countryside and coastline. Born in Manchester in 1941, Hilton has spent decades refining a distinctive artistic voice, marked by dramatic skies, bold use of colour, and an almost tactile surface quality that draws the viewer into his imagined landscapes.
Entirely self-taught, Hilton began his artistic journey in the 1970s after a background in commercial design. Influenced by the Romantic traditions of landscape painting and the expressive qualities of light and weather, his work often captures the fleeting moments between day and night, storm and calm. His compositions typically feature rolling hills, winding paths, and distant farmhouses, presented in a semi-abstract style that balances realism with emotional atmosphere.
Hilton works primarily in oils, applying thick layers of paint with brushes and palette knives to build depth, light, and movement. His colour palette is both earthy and vibrant, often punctuated by deep reds, golden ochres, and rich purples-giving his skies and landscapes a glowing, almost otherworldly presence. He does not paint from specific locations but rather from memory and imagination, creating places that feel familiar yet timeless.
His paintings have been widely exhibited in galleries across the UK and internationally, and he is regarded as one of the country's most established and respected landscape artists. His work is held in numerous private collections, and his limited edition prints are highly sought-after for their dramatic yet serene qualities.
Now based in Lancashire, Barry Hilton continues to paint daily, drawing inspiration from the land, seasons, and sky. His landscapes offer more than scenery-they are quiet reflections of mood, memory, and the enduring beauty of the natural world.