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Paul Rafferty
Under the Sun, 16 - 31 Mar 2023

Paul Rafferty: Under the Sun

Past exhibition
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Overview
Negresco through the Palms (2022)
Negresco through the Palms (2022)

"Vibrant with light and colour, views across sparkling bays to distant headlands, patterns of sunshades on beaches and swimmers, colourful street scene with tables set out inviting us to sit down, and then in quiet, contemplative contrast to all that sweep and busyness, still-lives of flowers and table-tops pulled off with painterly panache."

 

- Richard Ormond CBE

In this exhibition of recent works Rafferty continues his exploration of all things glamorous; the beaches of the Côte d’Azur, the palm trees of California, opulent flower displays, and the occasional bottle of Pol Roger Champagne.

 

In these paintings Rafferty demonstrates his mastery of capturing the light and vibrancy of the South of France, whether in the rippling reflection of a swimming pool or in panoramic views of Cap Ferrat. Popular hot-spots like the Hotel Negresco, Club 55, and the Colombe d’Or feature alongside intimate scenes of bathers gathered under a sea of parasols.

 

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  • Paul Rafferty Exhibition Catalogue 2023
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Works
  • Paloma Beach - View from Cap Ferrat I, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Paloma Beach - View from Cap Ferrat I, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Paloma Beach - View from Cap Ferrat II, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Paloma Beach - View from Cap Ferrat II, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Pol Roger, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Pol Roger, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Hotel Negresco, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Hotel Negresco, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Colombe d'Or Terrace, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Colombe d'Or Terrace, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Lilies, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Lilies, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • The Bather, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    The Bather, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • The Negresco Through the Palms, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    The Negresco Through the Palms, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Lunch, Colombe d'Or, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Lunch, Colombe d'Or, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Paloma Beach, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Paloma Beach, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • The Parasols, Colombe d'Or, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    The Parasols, Colombe d'Or, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Hydrangeas, Santa Barbara, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Hydrangeas, Santa Barbara, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Sycamore over Santa Monica, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Sycamore over Santa Monica, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Paul Rafferty, 14. Plage Petite Afrique, 2022
    Paul Rafferty, 14. Plage Petite Afrique, 2022
  • Paul Rafferty, 15. Under the Parasol Pine, 2022
    Paul Rafferty, 15. Under the Parasol Pine, 2022
  • Through the Trees, Cap Ferrat I, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Through the Trees, Cap Ferrat I, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Through the Trees, Cap Ferrat II, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Through the Trees, Cap Ferrat II, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Paul Rafferty, 18. Ready for Lunch, Club 55, 2022
    Paul Rafferty, 18. Ready for Lunch, Club 55, 2022
  • Paul Rafferty, 19. 1928 National Ukulele, 2022
    Paul Rafferty, 19. 1928 National Ukulele, 2022
  • The Bather, Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc, The Study (Quadriptych), 2022 Paul Rafferty
    The Bather, Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc, The Study (Quadriptych), 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • A Day in St Tropez (Triptych), 2022 Paul Rafferty
    A Day in St Tropez (Triptych), 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Rock Cap d'Antibes, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Rock Cap d'Antibes, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Port Olivette Cap d'Antibes, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Port Olivette Cap d'Antibes, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Paul Rafferty, 24. The Bowler Hat, 2022
    Paul Rafferty, 24. The Bowler Hat, 2022
  • Paul Rafferty, 25. View over Santa Monica, 2022
    Paul Rafferty, 25. View over Santa Monica, 2022
  • View from Paloma Cap Ferrat, Study, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    View from Paloma Cap Ferrat, Study, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Brise Marine Cap Ferrat, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Brise Marine Cap Ferrat, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Paloma Beach Day, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Paloma Beach Day, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Classic Yachts Antibes, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Classic Yachts Antibes, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Paul Rafferty, 30. Gerberas Flowers, 2022
    Paul Rafferty, 30. Gerberas Flowers, 2022
  • The Hermes Scarf, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    The Hermes Scarf, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Celebration, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Celebration, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Hydrangea Study, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Hydrangea Study, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Pol Roger Vintage, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Pol Roger Vintage, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • From the Ephrussi, Cap Ferrat, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    From the Ephrussi, Cap Ferrat, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Cherries, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Cherries, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Paul Rafferty, 37. Freesias and Opera Gloves, 2022
    Paul Rafferty, 37. Freesias and Opera Gloves, 2022
  • Hotel Negresco I, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Hotel Negresco I, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Shade of the Pergola Paloma, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Shade of the Pergola Paloma, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Lunch, Paloma Beach, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Lunch, Paloma Beach, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Club 55, St Tropez, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Club 55, St Tropez, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Parasol Shade, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Parasol Shade, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • The Beach at Theoule, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    The Beach at Theoule, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • The Belles Rives Plage, Study, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    The Belles Rives Plage, Study, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • The Belles Rives Hotel, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    The Belles Rives Hotel, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Freesias, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Freesias, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Point Bacon, Cap d'Antibes, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Point Bacon, Cap d'Antibes, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
    £ 2,100.00
  • Club 55, Blue and White, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Club 55, Blue and White, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Pink Parasol Cote d'Azur, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Pink Parasol Cote d'Azur, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • The Palms, Beaulieu sur Mer, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    The Palms, Beaulieu sur Mer, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
  • Yellow Freesias, 2022 Paul Rafferty
    Yellow Freesias, 2022
    Paul Rafferty
Installation Views
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