1947 Painting Appraisal

Mountain Lake Landscape Painting by D. Gibson (1947)

This is a framed oil painting depicting a serene mountain lake landscape. The primary colors in the artwork are various shades of blue for the sky, deep greens and browns for the mountains and hillsides, and a rich, reflective mix of greens, blues, and browns for the lake's surface and its reflections. The mountains are rendered with visible brushstrokes, suggesting texture and ruggedness, with lighter hues hinting at snow caps or rocky exposed areas. The lake's surface shows a broad reflection of the sky and mountains, with a notable area of lighter, almost pinkish or buff tones in the foreground reflection, possibly indicating shallows or unique light conditions. The painting appears to be executed in oil or acrylic on canvas or board. The visible brushwork suggests a somewhat impressionistic or expressive style, rather than photorealistic. The painting is housed within a sturdy wooden frame, which appears to have a ridged or reeded texture with a metallic gold finish, showing some signs of wear consistent with age, such as slight tarnishing or scuffs. The frame itself adds a traditional aesthetic to the piece. In the bottom right corner, a signature 'D. Gibson' and the year '1947' are discernible, dating the artwork to the mid-20th century. The overall condition appears good, with no obvious major damage to the canvas or significant paint loss; any patina on the frame is consistent with its vintage.