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Artwork details
- Medium : Oil on Synthetic board
- Other details : Artwork on Dibond. Artwork framed.
- Dimensions : 19.7x19.7in
About this artwork
An expressive portrait of a cormorant, captured in a moment of stillness against a dramatic, atmospheric landscape.
The bird stands tall and watchful, its dark blue-black plumage illuminated by flashes of turquoise, violet and warm red. Behind it, a glowing field of orange and ochre gradually dissolves into deeper purples, browns and charcoal tones. The contrast between light and darkness gives the painting a quiet sense of tension and presence.…
Rather than depicting the cormorant in a purely naturalistic way, the painting combines recognizable form with expressive, gestural brushwork. The strong silhouette of the bird becomes almost monumental, while the surrounding colours suggest the changing light of late afternoon or early evening.
The cormorant is a familiar sight along the Dutch coast, rivers and waterways, yet here it is portrayed with a sense of dignity and solitude. Its upright posture and intense gaze give the bird an almost contemplative character.
The bird stands tall and watchful, its dark blue-black plumage illuminated by flashes of turquoise, violet and warm red. Behind it, a glowing field of orange and ochre gradually dissolves into deeper purples, browns and charcoal tones. The contrast between light and darkness gives the painting a quiet sense of tension and presence.…
Rather than depicting the cormorant in a purely naturalistic way, the painting combines recognizable form with expressive, gestural brushwork. The strong silhouette of the bird becomes almost monumental, while the surrounding colours suggest the changing light of late afternoon or early evening.
The cormorant is a familiar sight along the Dutch coast, rivers and waterways, yet here it is portrayed with a sense of dignity and solitude. Its upright posture and intense gaze give the bird an almost contemplative character.
Mark Dingemanse
Netherlands
Credentials
- Works on commission
Mark Dingemanse is a self-taught oil painter from Zoutelande, whose art is shaped by his intimate connection to nature and the Dutch coastline. He employs a realist style infused with atmospheric mood, building luminous layers rich with color and detail, inspired by the Dutch Masters and contemporary artists. Through evocative brushwork, he invites viewers to pause, reflect, and find deep emotion and beauty in both the extraordinary and the everyday.
Mark Dingemanse
Cormorant — Between Light and Shadow
$1,860