A charming early 20th century oil painting depicting a serene autumnal scene along a tranquil waterway. The composition features rustic farm buildings nestled among trees with golden fall foliage, their warm oranges and yellows beautifully reflected in the still water below. In the foreground, wooden boats rest along the grassy banks while ducks gather near the shore, and a solitary figure navigates a boat in the middle distance.
The atmospheric rendering and expert handling of light create a peaceful, nostalgic mood characteristic of European landscape painting from this period. The painting shows honest age with some surface wear and edge losses consistent with its almost century-old history, adding to its authentic vintage character.
Details:
Dimensions: 9 3/4" H x 14 3/4" W
Medium: Oil on board/panel
Age: Vintage, 194* (last number worn off)
Origin: Unknown (likely European)
Signature/mark: Signed lower right "A. RENAULD 194*"; numbered "1013" on verso
Disclaimers: Significant wear including paint loss at edges, surface crackling, and general patina; back panel shows weathering and crackling
