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Antique American Impressionist Winter Landscape Oil Painting Signed Framed

e.g. 1900-1920

$2,150
£1,632.24
€1,881.71
CA$3,041.47
A$3,274.42
CHF 1,753.52
MX$39,455.61
NOK 22,124.51
SEK 20,247.50
DKK 14,060.86

About the Item

This captivating winter landscape was painted in early 20th century, signed lower left "W.L. Palmer", attributed to American Impressionist Walter Launt Palmer (1854–1932). Trained in Paris with Carolus-Duran—where he met John Singer Sargent—he developed a distinctive handling of light and atmosphere that earned him the nickname “the painter of the American winter”. The composition portrays a forest road with a solitary female traveler wandering during the spring thaw in the declining day. Through the dark silhouettes of bare trees, a crimson sunset breaks through. In the forest, snow still lies upon the ground, yet in the deep ruts of the road we observe puddles of melted water reflecting the shimmering crimson of the sunset. This scene captures an ephemeral moment of seasonal and temporal equilibrium, when the cold winter gives way to the long-awaited warmth of spring, when the day is already ending but night has not yet fallen... This interplay of bright, warm sunset tones and cool winter twilight demonstrates the artist's sophisticated understanding of nature's mood. The loose, confident brushwork, subtle color harmonies, and play of light reflect a deep comprehension of French Impressionist technique adapted to American subject matter. This antique oil painting represents a valuable example of American Impressionism and would make an excellent addition to any collection of early 20th century American art. Size app.: 29.6 × 39.8 cm (roughly 11.7 x 15.7 in), frame 43 × 55 cm (roughly 16.9 x 21.7 in). Overall in good condition with wear and little losses. The painting is presented in an elegant frame from the same period. Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 2.4 kg is going to measure 4 kg packed for shipment. Palmer's, was an American Impressionist celebrated for his luminous winter landscapes and refined Venetian interiors. He exhibited widely in the United States and Europe throughout a five-decade career. Palmer received numerous medals and prizes at major American exhibitions and international shows, and was elected to leading professional bodies, including the National Academy of Design. His work is held in public collections across the United States, notably the Albany Institute of History Art (which maintains significant holdings of his winter scenes) and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, among other regional museums.
  • Attributed to:
    Walter Launt Palmer (1854-1932, American)
  • Creation Year:
    e.g. 1900-1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.9 in (42.93 cm)Width: 21.7 in (55.12 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Alabaster,Wood,Oil
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall in good condition with wear and little losses. The painting is presented in an elegant frame from the same period. Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2257216780582

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