F. E. J. Schmidt, Cottage by the River, 1955, Oil on Canvas

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F. E. J. Schmidt, cottage by the river, oil on board, 1955 material: oil on board, giltwood frame an atmospheric … Read more F. E. J. Schmidt, cottage by the river, oil on board, 1955 material: oil on board, giltwood frame an atmospheric mid-20th-century oil on board entitled cottage by the river, painted by f. E. J. Schmidt and dated 1955. The composition depicts a peaceful rural cottage situated beside a river, rendered with an impressionistic approach and a subtle, harmonious palette. The artist’s treatment of colour, light and the surrounding landscape creates a tranquil sense of atmosphere and depth. Painted with expressive handling and careful attention to the relationship between the architecture, water and natural surroundings, the work has an appealing decorative quality characteristic of traditional mid-century landscape painting. The painting is presented within a gilded frame, which displays some distressing consistent with its age. Presented in good vintage condition, with appropriate signs of age consistent with its date and medium. The giltwood frame is slightly distressed. Dimensions: width: 20.5 in (52.1 cm) height: 17 in (43.2 cm) weight: approximately 3 kg (6.6 lb) date of manufacture: 1955 period: mid-20th century See less