{"product_id":"ouse-bridge-an-original-watercolour-by-abdul-malik-nobel","title":"SOLD Ouse Bridge , an ORIGINAL watercolour by Abdul Malik Nobel","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbdul Malik Nobel is a Bangladeshi-born, York-based watercolour artist whose plein-air practice focuses on light, atmosphere, and the emotional essence of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEn plein air - French for 'in the open air' - is a style popularised by the Impressionist artists of the 19th century, where the artist paints outdoors, directly on site, capturing the atmosphere and natural light of a location in real time using loose brushstrokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly Commended Award Winner at the Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition (2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Winner of Stroud En Plein Air (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban Artwork Award Winner at WTS Montpellier Plein Air Competition (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly Commended at the Broadway Art Festival (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work has been exhibited at major UK exhibitions including the Chelsea Art Society 76th Annual Exhibition (2025), reflecting a strong presence in the contemporary British art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to be exhibiting his work here in the heart of York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis evocative watercolour captures Ouse Bridge at King's Staithe in beautiful misty autumn tones. Seagulls fly overhead as a small red rigid inflatable boat sits moored in the foreground, adding a splash of colour to the atmospheric scene. The bridge's ornate lamps punctuate the composition, highlighting the elegant architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOuse Bridge has been a vital, ever-evolving river crossing since the Viking era, making it York's oldest crossing point. The current 1821 stone structure replaced a medieval version that was once covered in houses and a chapel. The bridge has witnessed dramatic moments in history, famously collapsing in 1154 and 1564, and serving as a site of execution, including the Catholic martyr Margaret Clitherow in 1586.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdul has beautifully captured the interplay of history and atmosphere that defines this iconic York landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal watercolour painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper size approximately 12 x 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted en plein air in York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Abdul Malik Nobel *","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56861136355703,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/sold-ouse-bridge-an-original-watercolour-by-abdul-malik-nobel-painting-344.webp?v=1777269734","url":"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/ouse-bridge-an-original-watercolour-by-abdul-malik-nobel","provider":"The Braithwaite Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}