Whispers of Autumn

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A mid-century abstract landscape painting that captures the essence of a fleeting autumn moment through expressive, bold brushstrokes and a rich, earthy colour palette, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1963.

The composition centres on a striking, stylized tree with vibrant orange foliage, leaning slightly as if swayed by the wind. The background features deep green and muted brown hues, creating a sense of depth and grounding the scene in a natural setting. A hint of light cream in the centre suggests sunlight filtering through the foliage, adding a subtle glow.

The artist has used loose, expressive brushstrokes that give the painting a dynamic and raw quality. The juxtaposition of vibrant orange against deep forest greens evokes a sense of contrast between movement and stillness, warmth and tranquillity. The use of muted earth tones in the foreground and background enhances the natural, organic feel of the composition, while the layered application of paint gives it depth.

The painting’s abstracted form and expressive colour choices reflect a contemplative interpretation of the landscape, focusing on mood and atmosphere rather than realistic details.

This oil on canvas is housed in a complementary silver leaf wood frame. There is some v slight wear to bottom edge of canvas, but the painting is in good condition overall. There are some losses to the silver leaf on the frame, as shown.

Size: 41 x 56 cm (including frame)