{"product_id":"over-the-river-ouse-an-original-watercolour-by-abdul-malik-nobel","title":"Over the River Ouse, 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 tranquil watercolour captures a peaceful moment looking across the River Ouse towards the historic Hospitium in York Museum Gardens. The scene is alive with the gentle rhythms of riverside life - bicycles parked along the bank, café tables inviting passersby to pause and enjoy the view. It's the perfect spot to sit by the river and soak in the beauty of York's historic waterfront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdul has rendered the scene in lush green tones, celebrating the verdant gardens and the play of light on the water. The composition beautifully balances the medieval architecture of the Hospitium with the contemporary leisure of modern York, creating an atmospheric portrait of one of the city's most cherished riverside locations.\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":56861345153399,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/over-the-river-ouse-an-original-watercolour-by-abdul-malik-nobel-painting-219.webp?v=1777266144","url":"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/over-the-river-ouse-an-original-watercolour-by-abdul-malik-nobel","provider":"The Braithwaite Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}