Winter Landscape with Barren Trees
Drawing on paper • E. Dancewerts (signed lower right)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Realism with Late Impressionist influence
Medium & Technique
Pastel and charcoal (or conte crayon) on tinted paper, utilizing soft blending and linear hatching techniques
Creation Period
January 1987 (dated '1/87' lower right)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches (visible image); landscape orientation
Subject Description
A tranquil winter forest scene featuring snow-covered ground in the foreground and a dense line of bare, skeletal trees in the background. The composition uses a dominant large tree trunk on the right to frame the recession into the landscape. Subtle hues of pink and blue in the sky suggest a dusk or dawn setting.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the colors appear vibrant and the paper lacks visible foxing or severe discoloration
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a local gallery or directly from the artist; signature indicates a contemporary regional artist
Art Historical Significance
Representational of late 20th-century regional landscape art, focusing on the atmospheric depiction of seasonal change and local geography
Notable Features
Clearly signed and dated 'E. Dancewerts 1/87' in the lower right corner; retains a decorative tiered frame and double matting characteristic of 1980s framing styles
Condition Issues
Possible minor acidity from the original matting if not acid-free; slight paper waving common in pastel works
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the use of UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting materials; keep away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pastel smudging or mold