Mountain Stream in Winter
Painting on canvas • Signed 'POWER' (lower right); likely a regional American artist working in the Western landscape tradition.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Western Impressionism / Post-Impressionist landscape.
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, utilizing impasto brushwork, wet-on-wet technique, and a vibrant color palette with high-contrast shadows.
Creation Period
Late 20th century, likely circa 1970–1990.
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 16 x 20 inches (excluding frame); Landscape format.
Subject Description
A winter landscape featuring a small, partially frozen creek winding through a snowy field. Deciduous trees with bare branches and a single pine stand in the middle ground, set against a backdrop of purple-toned mountains and a teal sky. The shadows are rendered in deep blues and purples, indicating low-angle sunlight.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good. The canvas appears taut and the colors remain vibrant with no catastrophic paint loss visible.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $800
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500
Provenance History
Acquired or located in Wyoming; the signature 'POWER' suggests a local or regional professional/semi-professional painter from the Mountain West region.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of late 20th-century regional American landscape painting, following the traditions of the plein air schools and Western Impressionism often found in the Rocky Mountain region.
Notable Features
Distinctive blocky signature 'POWER' in blue paint. The use of non-traditional colors for the sky and shadows suggests a stylized, expressive approach to a classic Wyoming winter scene.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust; potential slight yellowing of varnish; some minor abrasions to the secondary wooden frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional surface cleaning to remove dust; housing in a UV-protected environment; maintaining stable humidity to prevent canvas expansion/contraction.
Collector Notes
In Wyoming