Winter Brook at Dusk
Painting on panel or board • A. Dahlstrom (likely a Scandinavian or American regionalist artist)
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism / Expressionism influenced by Nordic landscape traditions
Medium & Technique
Oil or gouache on board, utilizing thick impasto and expressive, rapid brushstrokes characteristic of plein air painting
Creation Period
1938
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 x 10 inches; landscape format
Subject Description
A winter landscape featuring a winding, partially frozen stream or brook passing through a grove of bare, slender trees. The palette utilizes cool blues and violets for shadows against warm, yellowish sky tones, suggesting a setting sun.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; the painting shows some age-related toning and the frame exhibits significant gilding loss and wear
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $400 USD
Provenance History
Private collection; signed and dated 'A. Dahlstrom 12/38' in the lower right corner
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of mid-20th-century regional landscape painting, showing the transition from traditional naturalism to a more modern, expressive handling of light and form.
Notable Features
Distinctively dated '12/38' appearing with the signature, indicating a specific winter month of creation; housed in a period-appropriate carved giltwood frame with scrolling foliate motifs
Condition Issues
Visible surface grime, possible yellowing of varnish, and substantial chipping/abrasion on the gilded decorative frame
Conservation Recommendations
Professional surface cleaning and a light UV-protective varnish coat; the frame requires stabilization or professional regilding to prevent further loss
Collector Notes
A. Dahlstrom 1938