Rainbows
Rainbows occur in Richard's pictures from the early 20s up into his 80s. This universal symbol of hope for him (like Wordsworth) brings back a childhood delight in how it can transform a scene.
October Snow, Wharfedale (1974)
oil on board - 48.3h x 78.1w (cm)
Seascape with Rainbow, Eddystone Lighthouse (1974)
oil on board - 48.2h x 82.5w (cm)
The Rescue (1974)
oil on board - 75h x 60.5w (cm)
New Forest, Passing Shower (1973)
oil on board - 20.9h x 33.9w (cm)
The Jetty (1972)
oil on panel - 30.5h x 33w (cm)
Chesil Beach (1968)
oil on canvas - 42h x 50.5w (cm)
Stormy Evening (c1967)
- 50.8h x 61w (cm)
Seascape with Rainbow (1966)
oil on board - 67h x 92w (cm)
Seascape (c1966)
oil on board - 50.8h x 76.2w (cm)
Landscape and Rainbow (1960s)
felt tip pen on paper - 7h x 9.5w (cm)
Fruit Bowl and Rainbow (1960s)
felt tip pen on paper - 12.6h x 15.4w (cm)
Old Yorkshire Quarry, Wharfedale (1961)
oil on canvas - 40.5h x 51w (cm)
Approaching Storm, Salisbury (1960s)
oil on canvas - 51h x 61w (cm)
York Festival Triptych (1956)
oil on canvas - 130.8h x 196.2w (cm)
Double Rainbow (c1956)
- 63.5h x 76.2w (cm)
Coast Scene with Rainbow (1953)
oil on canvas - 122.5h x 183.5w (cm)
Rainbow and Pony, York (1951)
oil on canvasboard - 15.2h x 20.9w (cm)
The White Horse, Kilburn, Yorkshire: after Rain (1950)
oil on canvas - 40.6h x 50.8w (cm)
The Return (1948)
oil on canvas - 51h x 61w (cm)