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19th Century, "August Autumn Landscape" Oil on Canvas - Signed

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Signed in lower right, but unidentified. This luminous autumnal woodland scene captures a winding country path that cuts gently through a dense canopy of trees, their foliage ablaze in a symphony of gold, amber, crimson, and russet. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting exhibits a remarkable sensitivity to seasonal light, with dappled sun filtering through the leaves to illuminate the winding path in sinuous curves, leading the viewer's eye deeper into the wooded glade. Rendered with confident brushwork and a refined palette, the composition reflects a late 19th-century sensibility rooted in naturalistic observation and an appreciation for the sublime quietude of the rural landscape. Though unpopulated, the scene evokes a human presence in its carefully worn trail and the subtle architecture of a stone wall nestled among the tree trunks, allusions that speak to the interweaving of nature and culture. The artist’s command of atmospheric perspective and tonal modulation imbues the landscape with a layered spatiality that rewards extended viewing. While the signature remains undeciphered, the work is emblematic of the broader romantic-naturalist tradition that flourished on both sides of the Atlantic in the decades following the American Civil War and the height of European plein air painting. Measures: 19.25" w x 14.25" h.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Barbizon School (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. No frame.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838244019992

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