Original Coastal Oil Painting
John Goodlad - Oil on canvas
“Donkey Rides”
A charming Lowry-inspired panoramic seaside scene capturing the nostalgia and atmosphere of the traditional British coast.
Key Details
Artist: John Goodlad
Title: “Donkey Rides”
Medium: Oil on canvas
Support: Canvas
Signature: Signed lower left
Dimensions: Image: 25 × 50 cm (9.8 × 19.7 in) Frame: 64 × 39 cm (25.2 × 15.4 in)
Condition: Excellent condition, ready to hang
Provenance: From a private collection
Description
A charming and atmospheric Lowry-inspired seaside scene by John Goodlad, titled
Donkey Rides. Depicting a peaceful beachfront with figures, boats, bathing huts, and traditional donkey rides, this panoramic oil on canvas beautifully captures the nostalgia and simplicity of the British seaside. Elegant in both colour palette and composition, the painting offers excellent decorative wall presence and strong visual appeal. Presented in a distressed wooden frame and ready to hang, the work also benefits from a certificate of authenticity attached to the reverse.
About the Artist
John Goodlad was born in Northenden, Manchester, and studied art at Manchester Metropolitan University, graduating in 2005. Strongly influenced by the work of
L. S. Lowry
and British Impressionism, Goodlad developed a distinctive style centred on bustling coastal and Northern scenes populated with stylised figures and expressive linework.
Working primarily in oils, his paintings capture the movement and atmosphere of everyday British life — from promenades and beaches to ferries, harbours, and communal gathering places. His work has appeared at auction and is held in private collections, with collectors particularly drawn to his colourful reinterpretations of classic Lowry themes and nostalgic seaside subjects.
Manchester and the North West continue to influence his subject matter, with many paintings reflecting locations and scenes associated with Lancashire coastal life.
Estimated Date
Dated 2019.
Provenance & Notes
From a private collection. A particularly appealing panoramic composition with soft coastal tones and excellent decorative balance. The inclusion of the 2019 date and certificate of authenticity attached to the reverse adds further collectability and buyer confidence.
