This masterful 24×36 original oil painting by British artist Robert Franklyn (born 1938, Kent, England) showcases the expressive power of mid-century European landscape art. Franklyn—celebrated for his palette-knife technique and his exhibitions across London, France, and Belgium—renders an Alpine chapel set against sweeping snow-capped peaks with bold impasto strokes and rich atmospheric depth.
The painting features dramatic mountain light, rustic European architecture, and sculptural textures characteristic of Franklyn’s signature style. Acquired in Europe, the piece exemplifies his ability to merge British precision with continental expressionism. Ideal for collectors of European landscapes, British painters, Alpine scenery, or textured oil works with strong visual impact.
A standout statement piece for galleries, curated interiors, and mountain-inspired design spaces.
This dramatic 24×36-inch oil painting captures a vivid Alpine mountain landscape executed with the bold, textured impasto technique characteristic of Robert Franklyn (b. 1938, Kent, England). A rustic wooden chapel stands at left, nestled among towering, snow-covered peaks. The sharp contrast between the red façade of the chapel and the icy white mountains creates a striking focal point, while a tall, weathered tree anchors the right foreground and frames the valley below.
Franklyn’s command of palette-knife painting is evident in the thick, sculptural textures of the snow, rocks, and wooden structures. The densely layered paintwork produces shimmering effects as light catches the ridges of pigment. His lively, expressive strokes create a sense of crisp mountain air, shifting clouds, and the energetic atmosphere of a high-altitude village.
The presence of small human figures and cottages adds warmth and narrative, grounding the majestic environment in the quiet routines of mountain life.
This work demonstrates Franklyn’s trademark combination of British precision, continental color sensibility, and the post-Impressionist influence he absorbed during his years exhibiting in France and Belgium.
Born: 1938, Kent, England
Nationality: British
Known for: Modern European landscape painting, Alpine scenes, impasto palette-knife work
Exhibited: London, France, Belgium
Robert Franklyn was born in 1938 in Kent, England. A gifted dreamer and draftsman from childhood, he gravitated toward the visual arts despite family pressure to pursue a more “practical” career. After college, he committed fully to painting, developing a distinctive style built on dramatic impasto textures and expressive color modulation.
Franklyn quickly gained recognition, securing early placements in prominent London galleries. His work resonated with collectors for its dynamic brushwork, emotional landscape interpretations, and ability to capture the drama of European mountain regions. His growing acclaim led to exhibitions in France and Belgium, expanding his audience beyond the UK.
During his travels across Europe, Franklyn became deeply inspired by the Alpine regions of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Northern Italy. These journeys shaped his mature style: bold palette-knife constructions, sculptural paint surfaces, and high-contrast atmospheric compositions.
Over the decades, Franklyn’s works have been admired for their ability to merge British artistic discipline with continental expressive freedom. His paintings remain favored among collectors seeking mid-century European landscapes with both technical rigor and energetic emotional presence.
Robert Franklyn (British, b. 1938)
Alpine Chapel at Daybreak
Oil on Canvas, 24 × 36 in.
Signed lower left.
A richly textured Alpine landscape featuring chapel, peaks, cottages, and figures, executed in Franklyn’s distinctive impasto palette-knife technique. Franklyn exhibited across London, France, and Belgium. Acquired in Europe.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Robert Franklyn (British, b. 1938)
Title: Alpine Chapel at Daybreak
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 24 × 36 inches
Signature: Signed “Franklyn” lower left
Period: Mid-20th Century
Background: Born in 1938 in Kent, England, Franklyn developed an early passion for drawing, eventually entering the professional art world despite family expectations. Exhibited in London, France, and Belgium. Known for expressive palette-knife landscapes and Alpine scenes.
Condition: Excellent; strong impasto, no visible repairs.
Provenance: Acquired in Europe; private U.S. collection.
Robert Franklyn, Kent, England (Artist’s Studio)
European Gallery / Collector (acquired mid–late 20th century)
Private Collection, Europe
Private Collection, United States
Current Owner (You)
This masterful 24×36 original oil painting by British artist Robert Franklyn (born 1938, Kent, England) showcases the expressive power of mid-century European landscape art. Franklyn—celebrated for his palette-knife technique and his exhibitions across London, France, and Belgium—renders an Alpine chapel set against sweeping snow-capped peaks with bold impasto strokes and rich atmospheric depth.
The painting features dramatic mountain light, rustic European architecture, and sculptural textures characteristic of Franklyn’s signature style. Acquired in Europe, the piece exemplifies his ability to merge British precision with continental expressionism. Ideal for collectors of European landscapes, British painters, Alpine scenery, or textured oil works with strong visual impact.
A standout statement piece for galleries, curated interiors, and mountain-inspired design spaces.
This dramatic 24×36-inch oil painting captures a vivid Alpine mountain landscape executed with the bold, textured impasto technique characteristic of Robert Franklyn (b. 1938, Kent, England). A rustic wooden chapel stands at left, nestled among towering, snow-covered peaks. The sharp contrast between the red façade of the chapel and the icy white mountains creates a striking focal point, while a tall, weathered tree anchors the right foreground and frames the valley below.
Franklyn’s command of palette-knife painting is evident in the thick, sculptural textures of the snow, rocks, and wooden structures. The densely layered paintwork produces shimmering effects as light catches the ridges of pigment. His lively, expressive strokes create a sense of crisp mountain air, shifting clouds, and the energetic atmosphere of a high-altitude village.
The presence of small human figures and cottages adds warmth and narrative, grounding the majestic environment in the quiet routines of mountain life.
This work demonstrates Franklyn’s trademark combination of British precision, continental color sensibility, and the post-Impressionist influence he absorbed during his years exhibiting in France and Belgium.
Born: 1938, Kent, England
Nationality: British
Known for: Modern European landscape painting, Alpine scenes, impasto palette-knife work
Exhibited: London, France, Belgium
Robert Franklyn was born in 1938 in Kent, England. A gifted dreamer and draftsman from childhood, he gravitated toward the visual arts despite family pressure to pursue a more “practical” career. After college, he committed fully to painting, developing a distinctive style built on dramatic impasto textures and expressive color modulation.
Franklyn quickly gained recognition, securing early placements in prominent London galleries. His work resonated with collectors for its dynamic brushwork, emotional landscape interpretations, and ability to capture the drama of European mountain regions. His growing acclaim led to exhibitions in France and Belgium, expanding his audience beyond the UK.
During his travels across Europe, Franklyn became deeply inspired by the Alpine regions of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Northern Italy. These journeys shaped his mature style: bold palette-knife constructions, sculptural paint surfaces, and high-contrast atmospheric compositions.
Over the decades, Franklyn’s works have been admired for their ability to merge British artistic discipline with continental expressive freedom. His paintings remain favored among collectors seeking mid-century European landscapes with both technical rigor and energetic emotional presence.
Robert Franklyn (British, b. 1938)
Alpine Chapel at Daybreak
Oil on Canvas, 24 × 36 in.
Signed lower left.
A richly textured Alpine landscape featuring chapel, peaks, cottages, and figures, executed in Franklyn’s distinctive impasto palette-knife technique. Franklyn exhibited across London, France, and Belgium. Acquired in Europe.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Robert Franklyn (British, b. 1938)
Title: Alpine Chapel at Daybreak
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 24 × 36 inches
Signature: Signed “Franklyn” lower left
Period: Mid-20th Century
Background: Born in 1938 in Kent, England, Franklyn developed an early passion for drawing, eventually entering the professional art world despite family expectations. Exhibited in London, France, and Belgium. Known for expressive palette-knife landscapes and Alpine scenes.
Condition: Excellent; strong impasto, no visible repairs.
Provenance: Acquired in Europe; private U.S. collection.
Robert Franklyn, Kent, England (Artist’s Studio)
European Gallery / Collector (acquired mid–late 20th century)
Private Collection, Europe
Private Collection, United States
Current Owner (You)
