{"product_id":"copy-of-summer-tuscany","title":"Chez Mary Foreman, Driving Creek, Coromandel by Richard Chrisp","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatercolour on Paper \u003cbr\u003eSigned by Richard Chrisp \u003cbr\u003e2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFramed  385 x 490mm.\u003cbr\u003eWatercolour on Paper 300 x 400 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003eIn the present day, Richard Chrisp resides on the picturesque Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand, where he has chosen to make his home for an extended period. His art is characterized by the influence of his time in France and his unique fusion of artistic styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChrisp's work has been likened to artists David Jones, Matisse, Raoul Dufy and Cezanne, showcasing an energetic personality evident in his interior, landscape and floral paintings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Chrisp 80th birthday year marks a splendid occasion for celebration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nearly four decades, Richard Pomare Chrisp has devoted himself to the exquisite world of watercolours. As vibrant as the artist himself, his watercolour creations persistently mirror his emotions, passions, and elation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey vividly encapsulate the enchantment of Theatre, Opera, and the picturesque Italian Tuscany sienna countryside, and the romance of Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin his art, we rediscover recollections of historical European landscapes, charming boutique gardens, and delicate botanicals, all elegantly brought to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn paper, his work becomes a testament to his fascination with foreign languages, a profound love for the musical arts, and a special connection to Italian and French Theatre, where colourful friendships bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his watercolours, Richard takes us on a journey through cherished memories, evoking The Opera and the enduring bonds with lifelong friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis art pays homage to the allure of Paris, the rustic beauty of Tuscany's fields, and the grandeur of mansions filled with eclectic, treasured memories, and local connections of friends and landscapes around the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnquiries: Christine Rabarts Dip Art (Hons)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eM: 027 629 7408   E: art@christinerabarts.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Chrisp Paintings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47327612862764,"sku":"Chez Mary Foreman, Driving Creek, Coromandel","price":550.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/6026\/files\/20231028_124107.jpg?v=1699044357","url":"https:\/\/www.breadandbutter.co.nz\/products\/copy-of-summer-tuscany","provider":"Bread \u0026 Butter Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}