Across the Countryside

A serene mid-century landscape that unfolds in gentle horizontal bands, capturing a pastoral village nestled within rolling countryside, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1960.

A cluster of houses with red and white rooftops sit quietly amid fields of green and yellow, while slender, vertical trees punctuate the horizon with rhythmic elegance. In the distance, a solitary white tower rises softly against a hazy blue sky, lending the composition a sense of distance.

The composition is balanced and expansive, with the foreground fields leading the eye inward through subtle shifts in tone and texture. A utility pole and fine overhead wires introduce a delicate linear contrast, anchoring the scene in a moment of lived-in modernity.

Stylistically, the work reflects a restrained modernist approach, where simplified forms, flattened perspective, and an emphasis on colour harmony are prioritised over detail. The palette is fresh yet subdued: soft greens, muted yellows, earthy browns, and cool blue-greys create a calm, almost meditative atmosphere.

Brushstrokes are confident, applied in broad, flat passages with minimal blending. The artist has prioritised structure and composition over intricate detailing, allowing each block of colour to stand with clarity and purpose.

This oil on canvas is housed in a beautiful honey-toned wood frame with an inner gilt border and linen lining. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 38.5 x 78.5 cm (including frame)