Anthony Giles’ “Margate Harbour” captures the serene beauty of coastal life, skillfully blending light, colour, and space. The soft transition between warm oranges and cool blues reflects the peaceful moment when sunset meets evening. Giles uses texture to evoke a dreamlike quality, with subtle ripples in the water and a smooth sky that blurs the boundary between earth and heavens. This atmosphere of calm is enhanced by the mirror-like reflections on the water, drawing viewers deeper into the scene.
The painting also contrasts the transient nature of the sky with the sturdy, timeless harbour structures, embodying themes of permanence and change. Giles’ mastery of colour layering brings depth and luminosity, allowing the piece to capture the shifting light of the coast. “Margate Harbour” invites the viewer into a moment of tranquillity and reflection, offering not just a view of the landscape but a profound emotional experience.
| Medium: | Oil |
| Format: | Canvas |
| Size (Framed): | 38.5 x 52" |
| Size (Unframed): | 33.5 x 47" |
| Signed: | Yes |
| Condition: | Excellent |
Anthony Giles works and exhibits in his studio at 3 Lombard Street Margate Kent. Producing large powerful landscapes of Kent’s beaches and countryside as well as portraits and figure studies, Anthony is one of Margates most well known artists. His stunning work is held in private collections worldwide.
Throughout his life in Margate, Anthony has been captivated by the power and beauty of the local coastline. Translating that fascination into his work, he creates landscape pieces that are monumental in scale and rich in colour and texture. Utilising oils and mixed media, Anthony’s paintings capture the dynamism and intensity of the coastal environment. Believing that art can evoke powerful emotions, he strives to create pieces that do just that, offering viewers the opportunity to bring some of that incendiary energy into their own spaces.
