{"product_id":"john-goodlad-london-olympics-beach-volleyball-oil-painting-40x30cm-after-lowry","title":"John Goodlad - London Olympics Beach Volleyball Oil Painting 40x30cm After Lowry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Goodlad - Oil on Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\n“Beach Volleyball Venue\" (London Olympics)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant London 2012 Olympic scene at Horse Guards Parade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Goodlad\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Beach Volleyball Venue\" (London Olympics)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed with initials (J.G.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Image: 40 × 30 cm (15.7 × 11.8 in) •\u003cbr\u003e\nFramed: 48 × 38 cm (18.9 × 15.0 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition; frame clean and unmarked, ready to hang. Certificate of Authenticity affixed to the reverse.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private UK collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in April 2012 as London prepared to host the Summer Olympics, this signed oil on canvas by Manchester artist John Goodlad captures the city’s excitement and transformation. “Beach Volleyball Venue (London Olympics)” depicts Horse Guards Parade being readied for competition, with the London Eye and grand civic architecture forming an iconic backdrop. A rare and original piece of British sporting and cultural history, rich in colour, atmosphere, and nostalgic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Goodlad is a self-taught Manchester artist who began his painting career later in life after working in the building trade. Returning to formal education in his 50s, he developed a distinctive style rooted in the Northern realist tradition and influenced by L. S. Lowry. While strongly associated with Northern scenes, Goodlad also captured significant national moments, as seen in this London 2012 Olympic view. His work is held in private collections across the UK and admired for its narrative energy, stylised figures, and celebration of British life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePainted April 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a private UK collection. Certificate of Authenticity affixed to the reverse of the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crag Bank Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551639200082,"sku":"CBA-247","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/0904\/6866\/files\/s-l1600_12_34621f73-dfb3-4ebe-8480-bd19c38bc576.webp?v=1780829931","url":"https:\/\/cragbankart.co.uk\/products\/john-goodlad-london-olympics-beach-volleyball-oil-painting-40x30cm-after-lowry","provider":"Crag Bank Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}