Mountain Halls I, after Grieg, 2024, oil on board, 22 x 30 cm

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This oil painting evokes the atmosphere of In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg, a dynamic composition that builds in tension and drama. The golden cliffs and looming rock formations suggest a vast theatrical stage, while the dark valleys and shadowed foliage echo the foreboding undercurrents of the music. Above, pink and violet clouds swirl through a glowing sky, their movement mirroring the rising crescendos and accelerating tempo, culminating in a sense of both majesty and impending climax.

  • Medium: Oil paint on plywood, framed in Italian timber, ready to hang

  • Musical Composition that prompted the Painting: In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg

  • Genre: Contemporary Australian Landscape Painting, Alla Prima Landscape

  • Style: While this landscape painting adopts a realistic style, it is deeply infused with spiritual and emotive meaning, aligning it with the Romantic tradition of landscape art. Created using the alla prima technique — painting directly in a single sitting — it was completed wet-on-wet to preserve the spontaneity and immediacy of each brushstroke. The work was painted in response to In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg, allowing the music to guide the emotional tone and compositional rhythm of the piece.

  • Subject: Golden cliffs beneath glowing pink evening sky

  • Colour Scheme: Gold, Ochre, Burnt sienna, Olive green, Deep green, Grey, Charcoal, Black, Pale blue, Pink, Violet, Soft yellow

  • Features: This painting captures golden cliffs and dark forests beneath a glowing sky. Warm light strikes the rock faces, while pink clouds drift above, contrasting with the shadowed valley, evoking both drama and tranquil beauty.

  • FAQ Buying a Painting

Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home ph 0432 922 653

This oil painting evokes the atmosphere of In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg, a dynamic composition that builds in tension and drama. The golden cliffs and looming rock formations suggest a vast theatrical stage, while the dark valleys and shadowed foliage echo the foreboding undercurrents of the music. Above, pink and violet clouds swirl through a glowing sky, their movement mirroring the rising crescendos and accelerating tempo, culminating in a sense of both majesty and impending climax.

  • Medium: Oil paint on plywood, framed in Italian timber, ready to hang

  • Musical Composition that prompted the Painting: In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg

  • Genre: Contemporary Australian Landscape Painting, Alla Prima Landscape

  • Style: While this landscape painting adopts a realistic style, it is deeply infused with spiritual and emotive meaning, aligning it with the Romantic tradition of landscape art. Created using the alla prima technique — painting directly in a single sitting — it was completed wet-on-wet to preserve the spontaneity and immediacy of each brushstroke. The work was painted in response to In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg, allowing the music to guide the emotional tone and compositional rhythm of the piece.

  • Subject: Golden cliffs beneath glowing pink evening sky

  • Colour Scheme: Gold, Ochre, Burnt sienna, Olive green, Deep green, Grey, Charcoal, Black, Pale blue, Pink, Violet, Soft yellow

  • Features: This painting captures golden cliffs and dark forests beneath a glowing sky. Warm light strikes the rock faces, while pink clouds drift above, contrasting with the shadowed valley, evoking both drama and tranquil beauty.

  • FAQ Buying a Painting

Contact Corinne to arrange to view this painting in your home ph 0432 922 653

Artwork Specifications

Certification: This artwork is an original contemporary Australian landscape painting, signed and dated on the back by the artist.

Art Gallery Quality Premium Materials:

  • Art Spectrum and Windsor & Newton oil paints applied over a Matisse Acrylic Gesso

  • Professional artist-quality plywood board

  • Framed in Brown-black Italian timber

Painting Dimensions: 22 cm (h) x 30 cm (w) x 3 cm (d)

How to Hang Your Painting:
This original landscape painting is easy to install and ideal for display above furniture or in an intimate domestic interior. Best suited to a well-lit space in either modern or traditional interiors, good lighting enhances the full depth and vibrancy of the colour palette.

According to Australian gallery standards, artwork should be hung so the centre of the piece sits approximately 155 cm from the floor. Adjustments can be made based on ceiling height, surrounding furniture, and whether the space is used for sitting (like a dining room) or standing (like a hallway). To preserve its condition, avoid placing oil paintings in direct sunlight, as UV exposure may cause fading or discolouration.

Framing Details:
This original oil painting is currently framed, consistent with how contemporary artworks are often presented in galleries and private collections. It is fitted with professional D-hooks and wire for immediate hanging. Alternate custom framing can be arranged upon request.