Description
The Dark Is Rising — Rosie Smith
A Highland cow faces us from the gathering shadows, its long, dark horns sweeping outward and upward above a tumble of shaggy russet hair. Warm copper and chestnut brushstrokes catch the light across its coat, while deep blue-green shadows surround it and streaks of gold, teal and violet glow in the background. There’s a quiet strength to this portrait, a steady presence that holds your attention long after that first glance.
The Dark Is Rising is a standalone artwork by Rosie Smith, bringing together the Highland cow’s rugged character and a richly atmospheric play of light and darkness.
Rosie Smith is a UK-based wildlife and conservation artist working in watercolour and oils, whose paintings capture both the beauty and vulnerability of the natural world. A finalist in the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year and Sketch for Survival, she is committed to using art as a voice for conservation — contributing work to projects including the Big Elephant Auction with Explorers Against Extinction. This giclée print is taken from one of her original oil paintings.
Edition Details
- 40 × 50cm mounted version: limited edition of 50 fine art prints
- A4 mounted version: limited edition of 250 fine art prints
- Both sizes are titled, signed and numbered by artist Rosie Smith and supplied with a certificate of authenticity
Measurements
- 40 × 50cm mounted version: image size approximately 18.5 × 27cm; outer mounted size 40 × 50cm
- A4 mounted version: A5 print (14.8 × 21cm), mounted to A4 (21 × 29.7cm)
Presentation
Both sizes are presented in a soft white, acid-free mount, ready to frame. Both mounted sizes fit standard frames.
For anyone drawn to the enduring character of Highland cattle, this portrait brings warmth and a sense of quiet grandeur to the home, with something new to notice in its shifting colours and shadows.
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