Fine Arts

Rising sun lights up atmospheric work by Stephen McKenna

Highly individual and intriguing painting by renowned artist to feature at Whyte’s Irish & International Art auction

Marmara Dawn: views across red roof tops towards the Marmara Sea includes an imposing minaret and lighthouse in Stephen McKenna’s painting

Coming under the hammer at Whyte’s Irish & International Art auction on March 6 is an impressive late work by Stephen McKenna titled Marmara Dawn dated 2009.

The atmospheric work with views across red roof tops towards the Marmara Sea is punctuated by an imposing minaret and lighthouse, with the warmth of the rising sun on the eastern horizon. It is a quintessential McKenna, highly individual and intriguing, it also demonstrates his excellent draughtsmanship.

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