Sunset Okanagan Hills
48" x 72" Diptych
Oil on Canvas
About the Artwork
Sunset Okanagan Hills is a 48" × 72" oil on canvas diptych by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955), comprising two panels hung together, depicting tall pines on a hillside overlooking Okanagan Lake at sunset, with rolling hills and mountains beyond.
The sky spans both panels in bands of blue, orange, and gold, with scattered clouds catching the last warm light of day. Below the horizon, layered ranges of hills in green, gold, and blue recede toward distant mountains, their tones growing paler and cooler with distance. Okanagan Lake occupies the middle distance in tones of blue and teal, its surface broken by horizontal streaks of reflected orange and gold light near the shoreline.
Charlesworth's paint is applied thickly throughout, with visible brushwork describing individual clusters of pine needles and the textured hillside grasses in gold, orange, and green below. Directional strokes follow the contours of the hills, while shorter, layered marks build up the foreground tree canopies. The lake's surface is rendered with long horizontal strokes that break the reflected light into distinct bands, a looser handling than the more compact, textured paint used for the pines and hillside.
Dimensions and Details
- Title: Sunset Okanagan Hills
- Artist: Rod Charlesworth (b. 1955)
- Size: 48" × 72" overall (121.9 × 182.9 cm), diptych
- Medium: Oil on Canvas
- Condition: Excellent
- Display: Gallery-wrapped canvas with finished edges, ready to hang unframed
Acquisition Enquiries
Sunset Okanagan Hills is an original oil on canvas diptych available through West End Gallery. To acquire this work or arrange a private viewing, please contact the gallery. Shipping is quoted by location, complimentary delivery is available within Edmonton, and layaway options are available upon request.
Citations
- Hambleton Galleries, Rod Charlesworth, hambletongalleries.com, accessed 2026.
- Adele Campbell Fine Art, Rod Charlesworth, adelecampbell.com, accessed 2026.
Accessibility Description
A wide, two-panel oil painting on canvas showing a hillside view over a lake at sunset. The upper portion of both panels shows a sky in blue, orange, and gold tones, with soft clouds scattered across the composition. Below the sky, layered hills in green, gold, and blue stretch toward distant blue-toned mountains. A lake occupies the middle distance, its blue and teal surface marked with horizontal streaks of reflected light. In the foreground, several tall pine and fir trees rise from the bottom of the composition across both panels, their canopies dark green and their trunks reddish brown. Between the trees, the hillside is covered in textured grasses and low shrubs in gold, orange, and green. The paint is thickly applied throughout, with visible brushwork in the trees, hillside, and sky. No figures or structures are present. No signature is visible in the reviewed images.
Full Provenance
Provenance information is not currently recorded. Please enquire for updates.
Disclaimer
This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.
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Shipping & Exchanges
Shipping
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Delivery methods
- Local pickup — free at 10337 124 Street NW, Edmonton.
- Local delivery — complimentary within Edmonton.
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Carrier coverage and additional insurance
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Damage reporting
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Artwork Care
CARING FOR YOUR ARTWORK
Display
Hang artwork away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and air vents. UV exposure causes fading over time — UV-protective glazing is recommended for works on paper and photography. Avoid hanging artwork above fireplaces or in bathrooms where heat and humidity fluctuate.
Cleaning
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Temperature & Humidity
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Handling & Moving
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Storage
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Insurance
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Questions?
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