Original Oil Painting
John Goodlad - Oil on canvas Lowry-Inspired Coastal Promenade Scene "By the Bay"
A vibrant and atmospheric British seaside composition filled with movement, colour, and narrative charm.
Key Details
Artist: John Goodlad
Title: “Lowry-Inspired Coastal Promenade Scene”
Medium: Oil on canvas
Support: Canvas presented in hand made distressed wooden frame.
Signature: Signed lower left
Dimensions: Image: 50 × 25 cm (19.7 × 9.8 in) Frame: 61 × 36 cm (24.0 × 14.2 in)
Condition: Excellent condition, ready to hang
Provenance: From a private collection. Certificate of Authenticity to rear.
Description
A vibrant and atmospheric Lowry-inspired coastal scene by John Goodlad, depicting a lively promenade with strolling figures, bathers, sailing boats, and sweeping shoreline views. Rich in colour and movement, this oil on canvas combines the charm of traditional British seaside life with the distinctive narrative style associated with Northern figurative painting. A highly decorative and eye-catching piece, beautifully presented and ready to hang.
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
Contemporary
Provenance & Notes
From a private collection. This panoramic composition has particularly strong decorative presence, with excellent use of colour and perspective. The elongated format works especially well above sideboards, sofas, or hallway settings.
