Original Oil Painting on Canvas Fishing Scene Impressionist Art in Frame Signed by Artist with Vitale 12 Written Gift hotsell Collectible Haystack

Impressionist style fishing scene


Oil on canvas

Appears to utilize quick brushstrokes and a pallet knife.

The oil painting itself is just over 16” in length by just over 12” in height.

The picture in the wooden frame measures approximately 21 & 1/2”by 17 & 1/2”

The signature is indistinct, perhaps initials of a J and H and a last name that starts with an M.

Condition: I am NOT an expert in oil paintings, but the paint seems in good condition & is not flaking off. There is an overall bit of light “crazing” I would say, but it doesn't detract from the painting. Also, around the middle of the signature area, there is very small slightly rounded raised portion. It seems likely that the rounded back of a nail head or something similar is behind the canvas in that area. The mounting style of the canvas and the wooden "keys" is reminiscent of paintings from the 1930's through the 1950's. Based on limited research (and once again, not being an expert) and not having it professionally reviewed and appraised, and considering that it was mounted with staples and not tacks, I would estimate this painting is from the 1950's.

The wooden frame is quite light weight and whether due to age or by design has a charmingly weathered appearance.

This is a lovely painting hotsell with soothing shades. It appears to depict a fisherman likely to get caught in a bit of rain under darkening clouds. The idyllic haystacks seem slightly at odds with what appear to be utility poles of sorts. Many artists would have painted something so utilitarian out, but perhaps there in lies the paintings message? Taking a little time out to enjoy life for a moment in an ever changing world?

This painting had stickers from at least 2 auctions, which have since been removed. One sticker was marked “set”, possibly indicating another work by the artist.

And despite the illegible (to me) signature on the lower left side bottom, penciled in on the backside edge of the canvas is “Vitale” and what seems to be a “12”

Oftentimes if a painting is a study of another artist, a note is made by the painter of the artist being studied, but I see no readily apparent similarities to the acclaimed Carlo Vitale, so, perhaps a mystery for you to discover!