An expressive mid-century landscape that captures a tranquil lakeside scene at the height of autumn, executed in oil onto canvas.

Slender birch trees rise in the foreground, their pale trunks acting as a vertical counterpoint to the soft, undulating forms of cottages and foliage beyond. Across the still water, a cluster of rustic buildings with pitched roofs nestle into a hillside, partially obscured by sweeping, golden canopies of trees. The lake mirrors the scene with gentle distortion, drawing the eye into a quiet, reflective atmosphere.

Executed in a loose, expressive style, the painting embraces painterly abstraction while retaining a strong sense of place. The artist has used confident, gestural brushstrokes – often thick and directional – to suggest form rather than define it precisely. Areas of impasto add texture, particularly in the foliage and along the water’s edge, giving the surface a tactile, almost sculptural quality.

The colour palette is warm and harmonious, dominated by yellows, muted greens, and earthy browns, contrasted with cooler greys and soft blues in the water and sky. Subtle accents of red and deeper green punctuate the composition, adding depth and rhythm. The interplay of colour and reflection enhances the sense of calm, while the energetic handling of paint keeps the scene lively and immediate.

Overall, the work beautifully balances structure and spontaneity – an intimate, atmospheric snapshot of nature interpreted through a distinctly mid-century modern lens.

This oil on canvas is housed a characterful wood frame with an inner linen border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition. 

Size: 52 x 60 cm (including frame)

A charming mid-century painting that captures a tranquil waterfront scene, where a row of softly rendered houses sits just beyond a calm canal, executed in oil onto board.

In the foreground, three small boats rest on reflective water, their curved forms echoing a sense of stillness and ease. The composition draws the eye horizontally, from the grounded solidity of the boats to the lively rhythm of the houses and trees behind them.

The style is distinctly modernist, with a loose, expressive approach that favours atmosphere over precision. The buildings are simplified into geometric forms, their facades painted in warm, sunlit tones contrasted by deeper greens of foliage and the muted blues of rooftops. The palette feels both playful and harmonious, with subtle tonal shifts that suggest changing light across the scene.

Brushwork is confident and painterly, with visible, fluid strokes that lend movement to the trees and water. The reflections in the canal are especially evocative – softly blurred and layered, creating a sense of depth without strict realism. Overall, the piece carries a gentle, nostalgic quality, evoking a quiet moment in a coastal village, where time feels slowed and the everyday becomes quietly beautiful.

This oil on board is housed in an elegant wood frame whereby the outer section is finished in a muted cream with subtle silver accents along the inner edges, and with an inner linen-textured mount. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition. 

Size: 42 x 50 cm (including frame)