Dutch School, Rural Scene With Oak Tree, Swans & Field-Hands 1940s “It was in Canada that

“It was in Canada that the young painter gained early recognition and there he married a member of one of the most distinguished families

Frame with several losses and other age-related wear

Areas of paint loss

it’s been created on paper and laid on canvas

Craquelure in areas and its darkened due to years in dusty rooms

Dutch School, Rural Scene With Oak Tree, Swans & Field-Hands 1940s “It was in Canada thatA light filled rural landscape painting depicting a group of field hands resting under a large oak tree. In the background, hundreds of haystacks extend towards a distant vanishing point. While in the foreground, several swans are swimming on a moss covered pond. The painting is housed within a highly decorative 19th century Rococo revival frame with swept pierced corners and foliate ornamentation. Medium Oil on board laid on panel Overall size 23 x