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George Gallo
Creek at Evening, New Hope, Pennsylvania

c. 2010

$4,500
£3,391.96
€3,967.33
CA$6,369.31
A$6,484.89
CHF 3,734.71
MX$78,137.87
NOK 43,341.53
SEK 43,728.93
DKK 29,654.15

About the Item

George Gallo's Creek at Evening is a luminous study of a quiet woodland stream, capturing the fleeting warmth of late-day light as it filters through a stand of slender trees. Painted around 2010, the composition demonstrates Gallo's remarkable ability to transform an ordinary landscape into an emotionally rich experience. The cool purples and blues of the flowing creek contrast beautifully with glowing golds, oranges, and soft greens, creating a sense of peaceful transition as day gives way to evening. Known internationally as both an acclaimed filmmaker and an accomplished contemporary painter, George Gallo has developed a distinctive voice in contemporary American landscape painting. Meyer Fine Art is pleased to represent Gallo as the gallery's first contemporary artist, introducing collectors to work that bridges traditional landscape painting with a fresh, expressive approach rooted in observation and emotion. Gallo has often spoken about the landscapes that inspire him most, writing that the light and color of the Northeast "always touches my soul." Creek at Evening reflects that sentiment perfectly. Rather than documenting every detail, Gallo captures the atmosphere of a familiar woodland, allowing expressive brushwork and carefully orchestrated color to evoke memory, tranquility, and the quiet beauty of nature. The painting showcases Gallo's confident handling of oil paint through richly textured impasto and energetic, gestural strokes. Every surface seems alive with movement, from the shimmering reflections in the creek to the glowing foliage that catches the final light of the day. Up close, individual strokes appear abstract and spontaneous, while at a distance they resolve into a remarkably convincing landscape filled with depth and atmosphere. Measuring 12 x 16 inches and presented in an elegant 19 x 21 inch gilt frame, Creek at Evening is a superb cabinet-sized example of George Gallo's work. Its intimate scale, expressive color, and exceptional painterly surface make it an ideal introduction to one of today's most compelling contemporary landscape painters and a fitting representation of Meyer Fine Art's exciting expansion into contemporary American art.
  • Creator:
    George Gallo (1956, American)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 2010
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Fredericksburg, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2574218387612

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