Eagle street by the river at night

Oil, Canvas, Framed by Artist

85.5cm (W) x 110cm (H) x 2.5cm (D)

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Framed by Artist

A$1,600

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Artwork Description

This large-scale painting is my personal love letter to Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, Café Terrace at Night—a piece I have deeply admired and painted several copies of over the years.

After a years-long search to find the perfect contemporary Australian location to capture that iconic mood, I discovered it at Brisbane's Eagle Street Pier. While sketching for an entirely different project, the vision clicked perfectly. The scene features the vibrant energy of Riverbar, nestled beneath the glowing backdrop of Fridays.

Originally exhibited as part of the Pyrate exhibition at the B.Lowe Gallery in Brisbane, this commanding artwork is designed to anchor a room. With its rich atmosphere and striking scale, it is an ideal statement piece for a modern, stylish home or an elegant restaurant. It is sure to be a captivating conversation starter in any space it inhabits.

Artist Bio

Michael Gallagher is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in oil paint. His
practice moves between realism and expressive mark-making across portraiture
and landscape, with occasional surreal and socially reflective themes. A recent
focus on plein air and alla prima painting has expanded his work, emphasising
confidence, immediacy and clarity of observation.

Commissions

Michael's studio is in Brisbane