Rivers in the Desert

The Painting

Provenance

From the artist's studio

Completed

2026

Project Details

Location

Jos, Nigeria

Dimensions

16.53 in x 11.69 in / 42cm x 29.7cm; ~1 cm unpainted border

Original:

• Arches 300 gsm (140 lb), 100% cotton archival paper

• Grain: Cold Pressed (medium-grain)

• Process: Cylinder mould-made in France

• Integrity: pH-neutral, acid-free, gelatin-sized

Print Edition:

• Limited edition giclée prints on canvas or Hahnemühle Photo Rag®

Substrates

Medium

Archival lightfast pigments:

• Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache.

Original:

• Hand-written, wax-sealed Certificate of Authenticity

• On hand-made, deckled edge archival cotton paper.

Authentication

Availability

• Original: One-of-a-kind.

• Seasonal open edition prints on canvas or matte paper

Archive ID

QP-2026-009

Investment Quality

Original:

• Expected longevity: 100+ years

Presentation

Original:

• Unframed

• Conservation-grade framing available on request at an additional cost

• Wrapped in acid-free glassine

• Includes Certificate of Authenticity, Bill of Sale and care sheet

Print Edition:

• Framed or unframed

A quiet landscape where water winds through dry ground, both unlikely and enduring.

Part of the Quiet Passages series, this piece reflects a sense of calm held within a flowing landscape.

The scene has been stylised to convey depth and stillness.

The Process

The work began with a graphite underdrawing to map out the intricate perspective of the scene.

This foundational layer ensured structural precision before I transitioned into paint, building layers of colour to enhance the overarching sense of stillness I aim to convey in the final piece.

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