Windmill on the Hill

A serene and elegant mid-century modernist landscape painting that presents a beautifully abstracted and minimalist landscape dominated by a solitary windmill perched on a hillside, executed in oil onto board.

The composition is built from simplified geometric forms that evoke steppe d stone terraces or clustered hillside structures, leading the eye upward toward the windmill’s delicate, linear blades. The artist has reduced the scene to its essential shapes, creating a quietly architectural interpretation of a landscape.

Rendered in a restrained palette of soft greys, warm taupes, muted browns and charcoal accents, the work has a gentle atmospheric quality. The sky is kept pale and understated, enhancing the sense of calm and spaciousness. The brushstrokes are smooth and controlled, with flat planes of colour applied in broad, opaque layers. Subtle variations within each block of tone add depth without breaking the minimalist feel, while the windmill’s fine, sketch-like lines introduce a contrasting delicacy.

This oil on board is presented in a complementary wood frame with an inner cream border and is framed behind glass. The painting is in excellent vintage condition, and the frame has some scuffs. Please note that there is some reflection present in the photos due to the glass.

Size: 56.5 x 48 cm (including frame)