Autumn Landscape with River and Trees
Painting on canvas • Signed 'Fewell '77' in the lower right; likely an amateur or regional American artist
Style & Movement
Traditional Regional Realism / Folk Art Landscape
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, applied with varied brushwork showing light impasto in the foliage
Creation Period
Late 20th century, dated 1977
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 16 x 20 inches, landscape format, housed in a heavily ornate gilded revival-style frame
Subject Description
An autumn landscape depicting a serene river or stream flanked by large trees with vibrant yellow, orange, and brown fall foliage. A rolling green meadow sits in the background under a pale blue sky.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition, well-preserved within its frame with stable paint layers
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $300
Auction Estimate
$75 - $150
Provenance History
Private collection, acquired from a regional estate or local art market
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of mid-to-late 20th-century regional amateur landscape painting, reflecting traditional decorative aesthetic tastes
Notable Features
Distinctive signature 'Fewell '77' in the lower right corner and an exceptionally ornate, heavy gilt composite frame
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust and standard craquelure associated with age, no major tears or losses apparent
Conservation Recommendations
Light surface cleaning with a soft brush; maintain in stable indoor humidity and temperature-controlled environments