The Long Walk Home

A charming mid-century modernist street scene that captures a quiet winter’s day in a small town, executed in oil onto canvas.

At the base of the canvas, a solitary figure in a dark suit walks up a winding snow-covered path, subtly dwarfed by the weight of the hillside and the architectural sprawl above. The rooftops are blanketed in white, their geometric shapes stacking rhythmically up the hill, leading the viewer’s gaze toward a large domed structure and ship masts silhouetted against the grey winter sky.

Executed in loose, confident brushstrokes, the artist evokes the crisp chill of the season with a subdued palette of slate grey, muted blues, olive green, and off-white. Dabs of subdued yellow and soft creams break the monotony of snow. The style is distinctly modernist, favouring mood and form over precise detail, with just enough figuration to anchor the scene in reality.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary wood frame with an inner linen border. The frame has some minor scuffing but this is in keeping with its vintage style.

Size: 62 x 46 cm (including frame)