Alan Furneaux

Title: Newlyn Harbour at Night

Description: A lively night harbour scene, believed to depict Newlyn, with dark water set against a brightly lit shoreline under a crescent moon. Fishing boats move across the harbour while reflections shimmer in broken light, leading the eye toward a densely packed hillside of houses.

In the foreground, figures gather along the quay, walking, talking and moving through the scene with a gentle, almost playful rhythm. The composition is built through simplified forms and bold tonal contrasts, with light picked out in sharp highlights across the water and buildings.

Typical of Alan Furneaux’s work, the painting balances structure and spontaneity, using colour and pattern to suggest atmosphere rather than describe it in detail. The result is a scene full of movement, charm and quiet energy.

Dimensions: 76 x 62cm